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This activity is recommended for use with an interactive whiteboard

Matching pictures of everyday objects with the initial letter for each object's name.

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Learning objectives/outcomes:
Northern Ireland: Foundation Stage: Talking and Listening
- Developing an Awareness of Sounds: Children should have opportunities to begin to develop an awareness of sounds within words, and short vowel sounds.
Key Stage 1: Reading
- Recognising and noticing how words are constructed and spelled.
Teaching SuggestionsTeaching Suggestions
Printable ResourcesPictures and letter cut-outs (2)
Printable ResourcesPicture and letter cut-outs (1)
Clip ArtPrintable assessment sheet
Additional informationAdditional information:
Megahops: The maximum number of megahops awarded in this activity is 1. The award is given when a child successfully completes the activity and is not dependent on how many questions the child gets right or wrong.
Location in Spark Island: Spark Park: Factory
Related activity information: An extension of this activity involving matching pictures with CVC words is Word spinner

SEN information
Suitable for children with Specific and Moderate Learning Difficulties. Provides lots of practice for children with Dyslexia to practice initial sounds. This activity is also suitable for some children with Severe Learning Difficulties - the child can name the animal/object in the picture. This activity has full sound. Text is read for children, which should ensure the activity can be undertaken by children who are not confident readers or who have difficulties with reading, thereby giving all children the opportunity to succeed at the activity and also gain a sense of independence.

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