
Created by PhonicsFernStudio, this colourful, printable resource supports children as they progress from recognising the letter S and its sound to developing reading, spelling and independent writing skills.
Three Levels of Differentiation
Explore (Green) – Beginning Learners
Recognise and identify the /s/ sound.
Practise lowercase letter formation.
Identify pictures and words beginning with S.
Develop early phonemic awareness through visual activities.
Develop (Blue) – Developing Learners
Strengthen letter-sound correspondence.
Complete supported spelling and word-building activities.
Practise reading and recognising words containing the /s/ sound.
Build confidence through structured phonics practice.
Apply (Purple) – Confident Learners
Apply phonics knowledge more independently.
Complete missing-letter and word activities.
Develop sentence-level reading and writing skills.
Strengthen spelling, vocabulary and literacy confidence.
What’s Included?
3 differentiated, printable A4 worksheets
Colourful, child-friendly illustrations
Progressive phonics activities
Three levels suitable for mixed-ability classrooms
Perfect For
Early years and primary phonics lessons
EAL/ELL language support
Literacy centres and independent learning
Small-group instruction and targeted interventions
Homework and additional phonics practice
Why Choose PhonicsFernStudio?
Our resources are designed to make differentiation simple, giving teachers engaging, classroom-ready activities that support learners at different stages of literacy development.
Explore • Develop • Apply
PhonicsFernStudio — Engaging • Differentiated • Classroom-Ready
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