Phase 1 Phonics Silly Soup Rhyming Tuff Tray Activity
Create an engaging early phonics invitation to learn with this Phase 1 phonics Silly Soup rhyming tuff tray activity for Nursery and Reception. Children uncover hidden rhyming objects, find matching pairs and add them to the bowl while developing listening, speaking and rhyme recognition through practical play.
Designed to support Phase 1 phonics Aspect 4: rhythm and rhyme, this hands-on activity encourages children to hear rhyming words, build vocabulary and join in with repeated language as they prepare their own ‘silly soup’.
What’s included?
- Silly Soup tuff tray setup guide
- Rhyming picture cards
- Teacher prompt and question cards
- Suggested vocabulary to extend learning
- Quick setup instructions and equipment list
- Links to EYFS learning outcomes
Simply hide the rhyming picture cards or small-world objects in lentils, rice or sand before encouraging children to uncover them with tongs or tweezers. As each item is found, pupils search for its rhyming partner before adding both ingredients to the bowl and singing the familiar Silly Soup song.
Perfect for continuous provision, adult-led phonics sessions and tuff tray invitations to learn, this Phase 1 rhyming activity develops phonological awareness alongside communication and language, fine motor skills and early literacy.
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