Week 0, lesson 5 Ship-Shape Letters - Phonics Phase 5, unit 1 - Worksheet

During the fifth day of Week 0 in Phonics Phase 5, Unit 1, students are provided with a worksheet titled 'Ship-Shape Letters'. This exercise is designed to help children practise their letter formation skills, with a particular focus on tracing. The worksheet presents a series of phonemes, such as 'air', 'er', 'oi', 'ow', 'ear', and 'ur', which the children are encouraged to trace carefully to improve their handwriting. Alongside tracing, students are also prompted to engage their creativity and phonemic awareness by thinking of and drawing a word that contains each given phoneme, further reinforcing their understanding of the sounds and their application in written language.

The 'Ship-Shape Letters' worksheet is a hands-on activity that combines fine motor skill development with phonics learning. As children trace each phoneme, they not only refine their writing technique but also consolidate their knowledge of the sounds that make up words. The task of associating the phonemes with words they can draw adds an element of fun and allows for the application of their phonics knowledge in a practical way. This activity is an integral part of the 'All Aboard Phonics' programme, aiming to build a strong foundation in both phonics and writing for young learners.