Week 3, lesson 3 Letters Lost at Sea letter formation activity - Worksheet

The 'Letters Lost at Sea' worksheet provides an engaging letter formation activity for young learners, as part of the '51All Aboard Phonics - Phase 4 Teacher Manual'. In this particular exercise, set for Week 3, Day 3, children are faced with the challenge of reconstructing words that have been partially 'washed away' by the waves. The worksheet cleverly simulates a scenario where only the initial letters 'b' and 'm' remain visible for the first two words, prompting students to use their phonics knowledge to complete the spelling. A helpful letter bank is included at the bottom of the page for assistance if the children find themselves struggling.

The activity is designed to not only reinforce letter recognition and formation but also to encourage independent spelling. The task gradually increases in difficulty, as students are then asked to write out the last word entirely on their own, without the aid of a given first letter. This step is crucial for testing their understanding and recall of the phonics they have learned. The worksheet is a creative way to combine the fun of a sea-themed adventure with the educational task of learning to write and spell words correctly.