Long e Sound Work
Are you looking for a fun, free resource to help your Grade 1 and Grade 2 students master the long e sound?
We’re excited to introduce the “Long E Sound Work” worksheet—a two-page phonics activity designed to strengthen students’ understanding of the long e sound across four common spellings:
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e (as in me)
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ee (as in tree)
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ea (as in beach)
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e_e (as in these)
It’s engaging, easy to use, and perfect for building confident readers!
Why Teach the Long E Sound Spellings?
Teaching the different ways to spell the long e sound helps students:
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Improve their spelling – They learn to recognise and apply the correct spelling patterns.
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Read more fluently – Knowing the different phonemes makes it easier to decode new words.
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Strengthen phonemic awareness – Essential for building a strong reading foundation.
What’s Included in the Worksheet?
This two-page resource offers a variety of activities to make learning fun:
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Read the Words – Begin by reading a list of long e words using the different phonemes.
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Colour the Words – Students colour-code the words based on how the long e sound is spelled.
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Draw the Words – Kids choose words to illustrate, connecting meaning with spelling.
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Write Sentences – Students pick a word and use it in a complete sentence.
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Shape Sort Activity – Students match words to their correct letter shapes to reinforce spelling patterns.
How to Use the Worksheet
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Whole-Class Reading – Read through the list of words together and identify the long e sounds.
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Independent or Small Group Work – Allow students to complete the colouring, drawing, and writing tasks independently or in groups.
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Homework or Extra Practice – Perfect for extra reinforcement at home or for early finishers.
Simply print and use—no preparation needed!
Why You’ll Love It
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Interactive and engaging – Activities keep students motivated and involved.
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Multi-sensory learning – Combines reading, writing, drawing, and visual word sorting.
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Flexible – Great for classroom use, tutoring sessions, or homeschooling.
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No cost – Like all Smart Boarding School resources, it’s completely free!
Download Your Free “Long E Sound Work” Worksheet Today!
Ready to make phonics learning exciting for your students? Click the button below to download the free “Long E Sound Work” worksheet and help your students master the long e sound with fun, confidence-building activities.
Happy teaching—and thank you for supporting strong literacy skills with Smart Boarding School’s free resources!
