KS1 Phonics: Tricky Word Flashcards
🃏 Tricky Word Flashcards
Print double-sided · cut along the dashed lines · fold each card in half.
| FRONT (large, child-facing) | BACK (teaching tip · bonus question) |
|---|---|
the [Illustrator: a friendly arrow pointing to "the cat" — show the word in context.] | 📖 Teaching tip: "the" is everywhere — point it out 5 times in any storybook. Doesn't sound the way it looks. Just memorise! 🚀 Bonus leap: Can you say a sentence with "the" twice? |
said [Illustrator: speech bubble coming from a smiling face.] | 📖 Teaching tip: Looks like it should sound like "say-id" but it sounds like "sed". A famous tricky word! 🚀 Bonus leap: "Mum ___ hello." Fill the gap! |
was [Illustrator: a clock turning backwards, showing past time.] | 📖 Teaching tip: "was" is for things that already happened. The "a" sounds like "o" — sneaky! 🚀 Bonus leap: "Yesterday I ___ at the park." Fill the gap! |
you [Illustrator: a child pointing to the reader with a friendly smile.] | 📖 Teaching tip: "you" means the person being talked to. Three letters, one sound: "yoo". 🚀 Bonus leap: Who is "you" right now — you, or the person you're reading with? |
Tap any card to flip it. On phones, swipe sideways for the next card.
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About this resource
Four printable double-sided flashcards covering common Year 1 tricky words. Front: large bold word + an illustration prompt. Back: a teaching tip for the parent and a bonus “leap” question.
What you'll learn
- Phase 2 tricky words DfE Letters and Sounds Phase 2
- Phase 3 tricky words DfE Letters and Sounds Phase 3
- Phase 4 tricky words DfE Letters and Sounds Phase 4
Inside this resource
- 4 flip cards
For the student — how to do this
You're going to flip through a deck of flash cards about english. It should take about 10 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is a deck of flash cards for Key Stage 1 english — about 10 minutes of focused activity. Your child can flip through this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A a deck of flash cards aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 english. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Flashcards are a self-test tool. Ask the child to say what's on the back BEFORE flipping. They're ready to move on when they get 9 out of 10 correct two sessions in a row.