SEN: DyslexiaYears 1–4Phonics & Decoding

Digraphs & trigraphs

Recognise and read digraphs (sh, ch, th) and trigraphs (igh, ear) — two or three letters that make a single sound.

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Some letters join together to make one sound. Like 'sh' in 'shh, be quiet!' 🤫

  2. 2

    How many letters make the 'sh' sound?

  3. 3

    Build the word 'ship' by putting the sounds in order.

  4. 4

    Let's sound out 'shop' together. 🛍️

  5. 5

    Now build the word 'chip' — it has a digraph too! 🍟

  6. 6

    Which word starts with the 'sh' sound?

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