Printable primary worksheets

Year 2 SpellingSpelling is a fundamental aspect of language acquisition and literacy development. Year 2, a crucial year in a child's education, marks a significant stage in their spelling journey. During this time, students transition from basic phonetic spelling to a more comprehensive understanding of spelling patterns and rules. Accurate spelling enhances a child's ability to communicate effectively. As students progress through Year 2, they move beyond writing simple sentences to crafting more complex compositions.

Using the prefix un-By practicing words with the "un-" prefix, pupils will expand their vocabulary. They will learn how adding the prefix changes the meaning of a word, creating new words with an opposite or negating effect. This worksheet promotes vocabulary development, reading skills, critical thinking, and confidence in language usage. 

Let's practise the 'or' sound!Reading sentences using "or" sound words helps children develop their reading comprehension skills as they understand the meaning and context of the sentences as a whole. Seeing and reading "or" sound words within sentences can reinforce children's spelling skills by helping them recognise and remember the correct letter combinations to represent the sound. Use this handy worksheet to help build your child's confidence and enjoyment in reading. There are eight fill-in-the-blank sentences for children to complete including these words: horn, horse, storm, corn, born, sort, fork, and port.

'ar' digraphChildren use the words from the word list to complete the sentences. This printable features words with the r-controlled vowel sound /är/ spelled ar. Words include: car, shark, park, far, card, farm, jar, and star. Use this worksheet in the classroom or at home to help children practise their reading and spelling.

Short 'oo' digraph cloze activityStudents read and write the correct 'oo' word to complete the sentences. There are eight sentences to complete. This engaging worksheet can be used in the classroom or at home. 

How will this resource help young learners?Phonics reinforcement: This handy worksheet focuses on the "oa" sound, allowing young learners to practice recognising and associating the sound with specific letter combinations. This reinforces their phonics skills and helps them become more familiar with the corresponding sound.Vocabulary expansion: By engaging with words containing the "oa" sound, younger learners are exposed to new vocabulary. They learn new words which expands their vocabulary and helps them build a foundation for reading and comprehension.Reading practice: This English activity provides an opportunity for young learners to practice reading words with the "oa" sound in a fun and engaging way. They can read the words out loud, improving their reading fluency and building confidence in their reading abilities. There are eight sentences for children to complete.

How will this worksheet help my child? Reading sentences using "ee" sound words helps children develop their reading comprehension skills as they understand the meaning and context of the sentences as a whole. Seeing and reading "ee" sound words within sentences can reinforce children's spelling skills by helping them recognise and remember the correct letter combinations to represent the sound. Use this handy worksheet to help build your child's confidence and enjoyment in reading. There are eight fill-in-the-blank sentences for children to complete including these words: feet, see, sweet, cheese, tree, keep, queen, and bee.

Year 1 spelling worksheetThis handy year 1 worksheet promotes vocabulary development, sentence construction, and comprehension skills. There are six fill in the blanks sentences for children to complete using the correct words from the spelling list. 

Year 1 spelling activityBy filling in the blanks with the appropriate word, students reinforce their understanding of subject pronouns, verb tenses, and possessive pronouns. This exercise helps develop sentence construction skills and language comprehension. This year 1 spelling worksheet can be used in the classroom or at home.

How will this resource help my child?These sentences provide opportunities for students to practise using possessive pronouns ("your," "they," "he," "me," "she," and "we") and the negation word "no." By filling in the blanks with the appropriate word, students reinforce their understanding of pronouns, express ownership, and learn to form sentences in a meaningful context.