Animal-Themed Phonics Progression - Free Sample

This free sample is taken from my larger resource Animal-Themed Phonics Progression: Multisensory Activities for Reading and Writing. It offers a playful, structured approach to developing early phonological awareness skills using plastic animal toys - ideal for 1:1 support, intervention groups, or home learning.

What’s Included in this free sample:

• A clear introduction to the teaching approach and who it supports;

• Guidance on how animal toys can be used to develop key literacy skills;

• A handy animal list grouped by phonics phase to support planning and differentiation;

• Section 1: Identifying and Producing Rhymes – with 3 fully explained activities;

• Section 2: Identifying Syllables – including movement-based tasks and visual sorting.

These sample pages demonstrate how phonics instruction can be made concrete, accessible, and fun using familiar toys and everyday materials.

Ideal for:

• Learners working at Phase 1 to Phase 4+ of Letters and Sounds;

• Children with phonological delays, dyslexia, or speech and language needs;

• Neurodivergent learners, including those with autism or ADHD, who benefit from a visual, tactile, low-demand approach.

Why it works:

• Multisensory: Children see, touch, name, and move the toys;

• Highly engaging: Combines imaginative play with structured skill-building;

• Easy to implement: Clear instructions for each activity;

• Builds core skills: Supports listening, syllable awareness, and rhyme discrimination.

If you like this sample, the full version includes:

• All 10 sections from rhyme to sentence writing;

• Over 30 detailed activity descriptions;

• A structured progression from early listening skills to phoneme-level spelling.

Also available in my TES shop:
Animal-Themed Phonics Progression – Full Pack
Ideal for tutors, LSAs, SENCOs, and parents looking for a structured intervention toolkit.

For ideas on how I use this resource in 1:1 and intervention settings, visit my website.