Phonics Unpacked

Reception and Year 1

Tricky Words Toolkit

Most of a tricky word isn't tricky. Spot the tricky bit, sound out the rest, and practise with games rather than endless flashcards.

  • 20 pages
  • A4 PDF
  • Phases 2 to 5
£3.99

Coming Mon 1 February 2027

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What's inside

  • Word cards for Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4, with the tricky part highlighted
  • Year 1 autumn words, such as their, people, could, would and should
  • Blank cards, so you can match your school's own list
  • Read, cover, read sheets
  • Tricky word bingo
  • Snap
  • Sentence strips that use the words in context
  • A tracker to tick off words as they become easy

Who it's for

  • Reception and Year 1 children
  • Any child who gets stuck on words like the, said and was
  • Grown-ups who want a better way than drilling flashcards

Schools' tricky word lists vary a little. Use the blank cards for any your school teaches that aren't printed.

A look inside

Page previews will appear here at launch.