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Long a Sound Work

Searching for a lively, two‑page resource to help your Grade 1 and Grade 2 students nail the long a sound?


Smart Boarding School is excited to share the “Long A Sound Work” worksheet—packed with activities that explore four key spellings:

  • a (as in apron)

  • ai (as in rain)

  • ay (as in play)

  • a‑e (split digraph, as in cake)

Print, teach, and watch confidence soar!

Why teach the long A spellings?

Mastering the long a vowel helps children:

  • Recognise common spelling patterns for more accurate writing.

  • Read with greater fluency as familiar words pop off the page.

  • Strengthen phonemic awareness—crucial for decoding brand‑new vocabulary.

 

What’s inside the worksheet?

Both pages are crammed with hands‑on practice:

  1. Read the Words – A teacher‑friendly word list introduces each long a spelling.

  2. Colour‑Code – Students highlight or shade words by spelling pattern (a, ai, ay, a‑e).

  3. Creative Drawings – Learners illustrate selected words, linking meaning to spelling.

  4. Sentence Writing – Children choose a favourite word and craft a sentence to show understanding.

  5. Shape Sort – A final matching task pairs words with outline “letter shapes,” reinforcing visual word recognition.

 

How to use it

  • Whole‑class launch – Read the word list together, stressing the long a sound in each spelling.

  • Small‑group practice – Let students colour‑code and illustrate while you circulate for support.

  • Independent work or homework – The sentence and sorting tasks make perfect consolidation.

No prep, no fuss—just print and go!

 

Benefits at a glance

  • Interactive & engaging – colouring, drawing, writing, and sorting keep motivation high.

  • Multi‑sensory – taps into visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learning styles.

  • Flexible – ideal for centres, guided groups, or take‑home review.

  • Free & friendly – like every Smart Boarding School resource, it won’t cost a cent.

 

Download your free “Long A Sound Work” worksheet now!

Click the button below to grab both pages and give your learners the long a practice they need.
Happy teaching—and remember, Smart Boarding School is here with free, high‑quality resources for every phonics step on your literacy journey!

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