SEN: DyslexiaYears 2–5Phonics & Decoding

Vowel teams

Recognise and read vowel teams (ai, ee, oa, oo) where two vowels together produce a single sound. Apply when reading and spelling.

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Vowel teams are two letters that work together to make one sound — like 'ai' in 'rain'! 🌧️

  2. 2

    Which two letters make the 'ay' sound in 'rain'? 🌧️

  3. 3

    Tap the letters to build the word 'rain' — put 'ai' together!

  4. 4

    Let's read the word 'tail' together. 🐕

  5. 5

    What sound does 'ai' make in 'tail'? 🐕

  6. 6

    Build the word 'wait' — the vowel team is 'ai' again!

  7. 7

    Which word has the 'ai' vowel team? 👀

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