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/j/ Words

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Mastering the /j/ sound in English spelling can be challenging for young learners because it's spelled in multiple ways. To support students as they learn to read and spell words with this sound, the /j/ Spelling Words printable offers a clear and simple reference. It’s perfect for Year 1 and Year 2 students working on their phonics and spelling skills.

 

What’s Included?

This free resource is a three-column spelling list that highlights different graphemes used to represent the

/j/ sound:

  • Words with j (like jog, jump, jungle)

  • Words with g making the soft /j/ sound (like giant, giraffe, gem)

  • Words with ge and dge (like cage, badge, fridge)

The layout makes it easy for students to compare and contrast how the same sound is spelled differently depending on the word.

 

Why This Resource Is Useful

This printable supports students in:

  • Recognising the /j/ sound in various spelling patterns

  • Building vocabulary and spelling fluency

  • Noticing spelling rules (e.g. dge usually follows a short vowel sound)

  • Strengthening decoding and encoding skills in both reading and writing

It also provides a helpful visual anchor for classroom displays or individual spelling folders.

 

Classroom and Home Use

This printable can be used in a variety of ways:

  • As a phonics reference sheet during writing tasks

  • In guided reading groups to focus on word patterns

  • For independent practice during spelling centres

  • As a take-home sheet to support parents with spelling practice

 

Extension Activity Ideas

To extend learning, try the following:

  • Have students highlight the /j/ sound in different colours based on spelling

  • Create a sort-and-stick activity using cut-up word cards

  • Ask students to find additional words that fit each spelling pattern

  • Encourage students to use one word from each column in a silly sentence

 

Download for Free

The /j/ Spelling Words printable is free to download on the Smart Boarding School website. It’s just one of many resources created to support students with clear, engaging and practical phonics tools.

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Empower your students to master tricky spelling patterns with this simple and effective /j/ spelling list.

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