Spelling - ai and a-e

The educational material provided focuses on differentiating and spelling words with the 'ai' and 'a-e' sounds. The session begins with visual aids where children discuss and sound out words depicted in images, such as 'mail', 'plane', and 'cake', to identify the common sounds. The activity aims to help children distinguish between the 'ai' and 'a-e' sounds and the corresponding letter combinations that produce these sounds. Flashcards are used in the initial activity to match words with pictures, aiding in memory retention and providing a tactile sorting exercise.

Subsequent activities include a variety of exercises to reinforce spelling proficiency. Children are presented with pairs of words, one correctly spelt and the other incorrect, and are tasked with identifying the correct spelling. They also label pictures with the appropriate 'ai' or 'a-e' word, with the option to self-correct any mistakes. An engaging 'Caterpillar Game' is included, where children build spelling caterpillars by correctly writing words from a given list. The session concludes with a spelling check, where the teacher dictates words and children write them down to test their understanding. Printable versions of these activities are provided to accommodate different classroom settings, ensuring that learning can continue seamlessly with or without exercise books.