Let’s Explore the Ocean and Practise Identifying the Ph Consonant Digraph

Teaching the “ph” digraph involves helping students recognise and understand that these two letters together represent a specific sound. The “ph” digraph is commonly found at the beginning of words, and it usually represents the /f/ sound.

This fun ocean-themed interactive activity has been created by an experienced teacher with little learners at the forefront of the design. The activities students will complete include pictures, deciding if the object contains the ‘ph’ sound, and using a tick or a cross to show their understanding.

1. Sorting words into a ‘ph’ list and a ‘not ph’ list.
2. Type in the correct word in for a set of four pictures, including – phone, autograph, megaphone, and pheasant.
3. Read a simple sentence that contains a word with the ‘ph’ digraph and match an image to each sentence.
4. Sorting real and nonsense words that include the ‘ph’ digraph.
5. Look at pictures and decide which word matches the image. x 4.
6. Finding ‘ph’ digraph in a small paragraph of writing.
7. Plus more!

What Are the Benefits of Using Interactive Activities in the Classroom?

• Interactive activities grab students’ attention and keep them actively involved in learning. 
• Interactive activities often engage multiple senses, appealing to various learning styles. Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners can all benefit from hands-on experiences, enhancing retention and understanding.
• When students actively participate in their learning, they take ownership of their education. Interactive activities encourage students to take the lead, fostering a sense of autonomy and boosting confidence in their language skills.
• Hands-on experiences like using this ‘ph’ interactive activity create stronger connections in the brain, leading to better memory retention. 
• Learning should be fun! Students associate positive emotions with the learning experience by infusing playfulness into the educational process. 
• With the prevalence of digital tools, interactive activities can seamlessly incorporate technology. Online games, interactive quizzes, and multimedia resources make learning about the ‘ph’ digraph accessible and engaging for tech-savvy students.

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Use the drop-down menu to choose between this resource’s PowerPoint version or the Google Slide version. It is important that students use this activity in ‘edit’ mode to ensure the interactive features work properly.

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

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