An Awesome Dinosaur' Learn To Spell Words With 'au' and 'aw' (7-11 years) - Activity Pack

An engaging activity pack titled "An Awesome Dinosaur" is designed for children aged 7 to 11, aiming to teach them how to spell words containing the 'au' and 'aw' sounds through the use of phonics. This educational resource, created by Sally Jones and Amanda Jones, uses the captivating theme of dinosaurs to make learning spelling both fun and memorable. In one of the challenges, children are introduced to Zoggy, a character who watches a movie where he travels back in time to meet a dinosaur with impressive jaws. Zoggy's adventure serves as a creative way to explore the 'au' and 'aw' sounds, with the dinosaur exclaiming its own awesomeness.

The activity pack includes a variety of exercises to reinforce the phonetic sounds. Children are prompted to engage in tasks such as mowing the lawn, getting up at dawn, and sitting to draw, all of which incorporate the target sounds. Additionally, they are encouraged to read and write a list of 'au' and 'aw' words, ranging from 'August' and 'awe' to 'paw' and 'audience'. The list includes everyday items, actions, and even a nod to literature with words like 'author'. To further solidify their understanding, students are tasked with completing a list that reinforces the connection between the sounds and the words, such as 'dinosaur' and 'jaws', making the learning process interactive and effective.