Sound Sort – Phonological Awareness Activity (Segmenting Sounds)

🔊 20-Page PDF | Segmenting Phonemes | Foundation & Year 1 (Australia)

Support your students in developing key phonological awareness skills with Sound Sort – a hands-on resource where learners segment single-syllable words into individual sounds (phonemes). Students "pop" picture cards into sorting pockets or charts based on how many sounds they hear in the word (2–5 sounds).

This engaging activity builds sound awareness and decoding skills in a visual, interactive way—perfect for small groups, class discussions, or individual practice.

🎯 What’s Included (20-page PDF):

• Picture Cards for sorting by number of phonemes (2 to 5 sounds)
• Sound Sorting Pockets/Charts for categorising words by sound count
• 2 Differentiated Worksheets to reinforce learning at varying ability levels
• Display Charts to create classroom visuals of 2–5 sound words
• Step-by-step teacher instructions for easy setup

🧠 Learning Focus:

• Segmenting single-syllable words into individual phonemes
• Phoneme awareness and auditory discrimination
• Strengthening early spelling and decoding skills
• Developing foundational reading readiness

👩‍🏫 Ideal for:

• Whole-class sorting games
• Literacy centres
• Small group work or intervention
• Visual classroom displays
• Individual skill reinforcement

📘 Curriculum Links:

• Aligned with the Australian Curriculum: English – Foundation & Year 1

With its mix of tactile activities, visual displays, and targeted worksheets, Sound Sort is an excellent resource to help early learners break words into sounds—and build confidence in their early reading journey!