AY Sound Phonics Lesson | Phase 3 Digraph Resource for EYFS & KS1

Description

AY Sound Phonics Lesson – Phase 3 Vowel Digraph Teaching Resource

Teach the ‘ay’ vowel digraph confidently with this structured, ready-to-teach phonics PowerPoint designed for EYFS and KS1 learners.

This engaging lesson helps children recognise, read, blend and spell words containing the ‘ay’ sound, building early reading fluency and spelling confidence.

Children learn that ‘ay’ usually appears at the end of words, as in:

day, play, tray, stay, say, may

Perfect for whole-class phonics sessions, small group teaching or intervention.

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📚 What’s Included

✔ Clear introduction to the ‘ay’ digraph
✔ Sound modelling and pronunciation guidance
✔ Blending practice with ‘ay’ words
✔ Segmenting and spelling activities
✔ Word and simple sentence reading
✔ Engaging, child-friendly visuals
✔ Structured teaching progression
✔ Ready-to-teach PowerPoint lesson

Everything supports systematic Phase 3 phonics teaching with minimal preparation.

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🎯 Learning Objectives

Children will:

• Recognise the ‘ay’ digraph
• Say the long /ai/ sound accurately
• Blend words containing ‘ay’
• Segment ‘ay’ words for spelling
• Understand that ‘ay’ often appears at the end of words
• Apply phonics knowledge independently

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🏫 Perfect For

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

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⭐ Why Teachers Love This Resource

✓ Clear explanation of spelling patterns
✓ Builds blending confidence
✓ Strengthens spelling accuracy
✓ Visually engaging slides
✓ Ready to teach immediately
✓ Saves valuable planning time

Designed by teachers, for teachers.

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📌 Curriculum Links

Aligned with Phase 3 phonics expectations, supporting:

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

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📂 Product Details

File Type: PowerPoint
Year Group: EYFS / KS1
Phonics Phase: Phase 3
Focus: ‘ay’ vowel digraph
Use: Whole class / Small group / Intervention
Delivery: Instant digital download

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