In this episode of Teaching Tips with SuperCare, our SEN teacher builds on our previous literacy session with a simple, hands-on activity to support initial sound recognition for children with learning disabilities (LD).
Using a tray of familiar everyday objects, children sort items by their first sound — turning early phonics into something playful and engaging.
This activity works beautifully once a young person is ready to move on from early sound exposure and continue developing their phonics confidence.
No worksheets. No pressure. Just learning through play.
Perfect for parents and carers looking for inclusive, low-stress ways to support early literacy and phonics at home.