Mastering Digraphs and Blends: sh, th, ng, nk
Support pupils in recognising and pronouncing common **Phase 2 digraphs and blends** with this engaging phonics lesson presentation. Covering **sh, th, ng, and nk**, this resource follows the updated 2021 Letters and Sounds progression and helps build fluency in early reading.
This Phase 2 phonics PowerPoint provides a structured approach to teaching these sounds, reinforcing pupils’ ability to blend and segment words confidently. Interactive slides make learning multisensory, ensuring that pupils stay engaged throughout the lesson.
What’s included?
- Step-by-step introduction to sh, th, ng, nk
- Engaging Phase 2 phonics slides for whole-class teaching
- Blending and segmenting activities to strengthen early reading skills
- Word-building tasks focusing on digraph and blend recognition
- Aligned with the updated 2021 Letters and Sounds approach
Teaching Tip
The digraphs ‘sh’ and ‘th’ can be tricky for some pupils, as their tongue placement changes the sound. Use a mirror to help pupils see how their mouth shapes differ when saying ‘ship’ vs. ‘thin’.
Perfect for EYFS and early KS1, this **Phase 2 phonics lesson** provides a structured way to teach **high-frequency digraphs and blends**. The slides are designed for whole-class phonics teaching, small group interventions, or targeted phonics sessions.
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Save time on lesson planning with this **Phase 2 phonics PowerPoint**. Download now to bring phonics learning to life with structured, interactive teaching slides!
