AIR Sound Phonics KS1 PowerPoint Lesson | Phase 3 Trigraph Resource for EYFS & KS1

Description

AIR Sound Phonics Lesson – Phase 3 Trigraph Teaching Resource

Teach the ‘air’ trigraph with confidence using this structured, engaging and ready-to-teach phonics lesson designed for EYFS and KS1 learners.

This complete resource helps children recognise, read, blend and spell words containing the ‘air’ sound, building early reading fluency and spelling accuracy through clear modelling and guided practice.

Perfect for whole-class phonics sessions, small groups, intervention and revision lessons.

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📚 What’s Included:

✔ Clear introduction to the ‘air’ trigraph
✔ Sound recognition and pronunciation modelling
✔ Blending practice (e.g. hair, fair, chair, stair, pair)
✔ Segmenting and spelling activities
✔ Word and sentence reading slides
✔ Engaging visuals to support early readers
✔ Printable worksheets
✔ Differentiated tasks for mixed ability groups

Everything is structured step-by-step so you can teach with minimal preparation.

🎯 Learning Objectives

Children will:

• Recognise the ‘air’ trigraph
  • Say the /air/ sound accurately
  • Blend words containing ‘air’
  • Segment ‘air’ words for spelling
  • Read simple captions and sentences
  • Apply phonics knowledge independently

🏫 Perfect For

• Phase 3 phonics
  • EYFS classrooms
  • KS1 phonics lessons
  • Small group intervention
  • SEND support
  • Booster sessions
  • Home learning

⭐ Why Teachers Love This Resource

✓ Clear progression
✓ Visually engaging slides
✓ Builds confidence in blending and segmenting
✓ Supports early reading fluency
✓ Ready to teach immediately
✓ Saves valuable planning time

Designed by teachers, for teachers.

📌 Curriculum Links

Aligned with Phase 3 phonics expectations, supporting:

• Trigraph recognition
  • Decodable word reading
  • Early spelling development
  • Phonics-based sentence reading

📂 Product Details

File Type: PowerPoint + Printable Worksheets
Year Group: EYFS / KS1
Phonics Phase: Phase 3
Focus: ‘air’ trigraph
Use: Whole class / Small group / Intervention
Delivery: Instant digital download

If you are building a structured phonics programme or strengthening Phase 3 coverage, this ‘air’ sound lesson will fit seamlessly into your planning.

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These engaging lessons are perfect for EYFS & KS1 classrooms and require zero preparation.

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