Phase 4 Phonics Busy Book – Printable & Interactive Resource

Take phonics learning to the next level with this Phase 4 Phonics Busy Book, designed to support children in mastering all 38 sounds required for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check (including the 30 Phase 4 sounds plus the additional 8 “tricky/other” sounds).

This print-and-go resource is perfect for teachers, parents, and carers. Simply download, print, laminate, and bind to create a reusable busy book, or use activities individually for phonics sessions, interventions, or continuous provision.

What’s Included:

This comprehensive pack is packed with hands-on, engaging activities that reinforce blending, segmenting, and reading fluency:

Core Resources

38 Sound Mat – covering all Phase 4 sounds needed for the phonics screening check

Phonics Sorting & Recognition

Sort pictures into -s / -st and -n / -nd endings
Identify whether pictures contain specific Phase 4 sounds

Reading & Word Work

Trash or Treasure – sort real and nonsense words
Feed the Alien – give the alien the nonsense (alien) words
Phonics puzzles – match pictures to the correct words
Tricky word matching pairs – build confidence with common exception words

Sentence & Caption Work

Read captions and match to pictures – develop early comprehension skills

Hands-On Interactive Games

Build a Flower – read words and match to the correct picture petals
Make a Cupcake – match words to picture toppings

Phonics Adventure Games

Help the Sloth Get Home – read each word on the path to reach the tree
Help the Frog Hop Home – read words across lily pads to reach the pond
Help the Clown Get Home – follow the balloon path by reading words correctly

Learning Benefits: This resource supports children to:

Consolidate all Phase 4 phonics sounds
Prepare for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
Improve blending and segmenting skills
Develop fluency in reading real and nonsense words
Build confidence with tricky words
Strengthen comprehension through captions and matching
Learn through fun, interactive, play-based activities

Perfect For:

EYFS & KS1 classrooms
Year 1 phonics revision
Home learning
Intervention groups
SEND support
Literacy centres / continuous provision

Why You’ll Love It:

Easy prep – just print, laminate, and use
Bright, engaging, and child-friendly
Reusable and durable
Covers all required Phase 4 sounds in one pack
Encourages independent, hands-on learning
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