Let’s Learn Long Vowel Digraphs in Words

Unlock the power of long vowel digraphs with this interactive, enjoyable set of cut-and-paste worksheets. Designed by a teacher to enhance phonics skills, these worksheets provide a hands-on experience for students to explore and sort words with specific vowel digraphs.

Long vowel digraphs are combinations of two vowels that work together to create a single sound, typically representing a long vowel sound. Unlike short vowel sounds, which are the sounds that the individual vowels make, long vowel digraphs create a prolonged or “long” vowel sound. 

The Long vowel digraphs in this set of worksheets include:

• ai, ay and a_e
• ee, ea and ey
• i and i_e
• oa, ow, oe and o_e

Whether you’re a teacher in a classroom setting, a homeschooling parent, or a tutor working one-on-one, our Digraph Sorting Worksheets cater to diverse learning environments. Adapt these worksheets to your specific needs and witness the impact of interactive digraph learning.

How to Use This Set of Phonics Worksheets in the Classroom

Here are some ways to utilise this set of versatile cut-and-paste worksheets:

1. Encourage collaborative learning by dividing your class into small groups. Distribute the Digraph Sorting Worksheets, ensuring each group has ample copies. As students cut and paste words with specific digraphs, they not only reinforce individual understanding but also engage in valuable peer-to-peer discussions.
2. Create dedicated learning centers within your classroom environment. Set up stations with the Digraph Sorting Worksheets, scissors, and glue. This allows students to rotate through the centers, providing a hands-on and differentiated learning experience. Monitor and guide as needed to ensure maximum comprehension.
3. Extend the learning beyond the classroom by assigning Digraph Sorting Worksheets as homework. 
4. Use the completed worksheets as a formative assessment tool. 

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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter collaborator.

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