Help your pupils master common exception words with engaging phonics activities designed to support early reading and spelling. These words don’t follow standard phonics rules, so pupils need extra practice to recognise them quickly. Our carefully designed phonics games and resources make learning these words more effective, helping children build confidence in reading and writing.
We offer a wide range of phonics play resources that make learning meaningful and enjoyable. From interactive phonics games to hands-on phonics activities, our resources encourage children to practise common exception words in different ways. Whether you’re looking for printable word mats, flashcards, or structured spelling challenges, our materials are perfect for daily phonics sessions.
Common exception words are words that don’t follow the usual phonics patterns but appear frequently in reading and writing. Unlike tricky words, which may not follow phonics rules at all, some common exception words contain parts that can be decoded phonetically. Teaching these words with engaging phonics play ensures pupils can recognise and use them with confidence.
Games are a great way to reinforce learning, and our phonics games provide interactive ways to practise common exception words. Try our word-matching games, bingo, and flashcard challenges to encourage repetition and recall. These phonics activities fit seamlessly into your lessons and can be used for whole-class teaching, small-group work, or independent practice.
Our common exception word resources align with the National Curriculum, covering words for each year group. Whether you need resources for Year 1, Year 2, or beyond, we have everything you need to support your pupils. Each resource is designed to be engaging, visually appealing, and easy to use, making phonics learning accessible and effective.
Introduce common exception words gradually and provide plenty of opportunities for pupils to encounter them in different contexts. Use our phonics play activities to reinforce learning through fun games and multisensory approaches. Regular practice will help pupils recognise these words quickly, boosting their reading fluency and writing confidence.
