Phonics: Phase 3 Syllables & Phonemes Worksheets

Support your phonics teaching with this no-prep set of 18 worksheets designed to help children confidently identify syllables and phonemes in Phase 3 words. Each worksheet focuses on a specific sound pattern (including trigraphs such as igh and vowel diagraphs), encouraging children to listen carefully, segment sounds, and build phonemic awareness.

These worksheets are ideal for EYFS and KS1/2 learners, offering a clear, consistent layout that children can quickly understand and teachers can easily implement.

What’s Included

✔ 18 printable worksheets
✔ Focus on Phase 3 phonics patterns (e.g. igh, oo, ai, ee)
✔ Word lists carefully selected for phonics progression
✔ Tables for:

• Identifying syllable breaks

• Segmenting words into phonemes

• Reinforcing word recognition

✔ Black-and-white design (printer-friendly)

Skills Covered

Counting syllables

Segmenting words into phonemes

Recognising diagraphs and trigraphs

Understanding that one syllable can contain multiple sounds

Developing phonemic awareness and decoding skills

Perfect For

Phonics lessons

Small group interventions

Independent work

Guided reading follow-ups

Homework or revision

SEND and EAL support

Why Teachers Love This Resource

✔ No prep – just print and go
✔ Consistent format across all worksheets
✔ Supports systematic synthetic phonics
✔ Easy to differentiate and assess

Thank you for purchasing and supporting my resources. I hope these worksheets save you time and support your learners as they build confidence with syllables and sounds. If you find this resource helpful, I’d really appreciate your feedback!