Ea' Is A Mean, Mean Sound' Learn To Spell Words With 'ea' (7-11 years) - Teacher Notes

"Ea' Is A Mean, Mean Sound" is an educational resource designed for children aged 7-11 years to help them master the spelling of words containing the 'ea' sound. This resource aims to teach students about the different sounds 'ea' can make in words, such as in 'earth', 'great', 'bread', 'bear', and 'dear'. Through engaging activities, such as reading sentences and completing a spelling test, children are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these variations and improve their spelling skills.

The series includes a collection of 22 challenges or work packs, each focusing on a different phonic sound, which are part of a comprehensive approach to teaching phonics. By understanding initial blends, ending blends, and the 44 middle sounds, children can use phonics as a tool to deconstruct and accurately spell words. The material is presented in a fun and interactive manner with the help of Zoggy, a charming character who is a spelling genius from the planet Zen. The work packs feature cute cartoons, entertaining phonic rhymes, and practice phonic spelling tests, making the learning process enjoyable. These packs can be used in conjunction with a teacher or parent and are aligned with the National Curriculum, ensuring that the learning objectives meet educational standards.