Spell Tricky Words with 'any' and 'every' And Middle ‘ai’ Sounds (7-11 years) - Teacher Notes

The "Spell Tricky Words with 'any' and 'every' And Middle ‘ai’ Sounds" resource is a comprehensive teaching aid designed to help children aged 7-11 years overcome common spelling challenges. It focuses on two specific areas: words containing 'any' and 'every', and words with the middle 'ai' sound, often found to be tricky for young learners. The resource is divided into two distinct challenges. Challenge 1, titled 'Is there anybody out there?', aims to reinforce the spelling of words that incorporate 'any' and 'every'. Challenge 2, 'Don't Complain About The Rain', uses phonics to strengthen the understanding and spelling of words with the 'ai' sound situated in the middle.

The resource makes spelling an engaging and enjoyable activity with the help of the character Zoggy, a friendly alien who introduces children to fun cartoons, silly rhymes, and memorable mnemonics. With Zoggy's guidance, learners are encouraged to work through 12 graded spelling challenges, complete with spelling tests, to master words that are notoriously difficult. The multi-sensory approach of the packs includes saying the word aloud, repeating rhymes, sounding out the word phonetically, reading it, writing it, and then covering the word to spell it again. This method ensures that children can use whichever technique works best for them, promoting confidence and proficiency in their spelling abilities.