23. Phonics Game – /ɜː/ ‘ir’ 5–7 Sound Word Tiles
£2.00
🧠 Multi-sensory decoding with longer ‘ir’ words
This printable resource targets the /ɜː/ phoneme with the spelling ‘ir’, using high-utility words with 5–7 sounds. It’s designed to stretch decoding skills while supporting memory, attention and motor learning. Each tile features a single word — ideal for use in multi-sensory games, spelling practice, or movement-based reading tasks. Use on a nature walk, with window pens, or as part of a word hunt — activity suggestions included.
Suitable for home learning, tutoring, or specialist literacy intervention.
🧩 Words included:
circuit, swirling, birthday + 40 others (e.g. thirsty, circling, whirlwind, squirted, virtual, skirmish, chirping, dirtier, firmly, birthplace)
✅ Learning focus:
• Supports blending and sound–symbol mapping
• Strengthens fluency with 5–7 sound words
• Builds confidence through repetition and variation
• Reinforces memory and attention through sensory activity
• Can be adapted for movement-based or visual learners
🖨 What’s included:
• 48 printable word tiles
• Progress tracker (blend/automaticity/notes)
• Extensive multi-sensory activity suggestions
• Terms of use and guidance
Recommended age:
KS2–KS3, or any learner working on extended /ɜː/ words with the ‘ir’ spelling
Format:
PDF download – black-on-white word tiles + colour activity pages
Use:
Phonics practice, tutoring, home learning, or intervention settings
Licensing:
For personal/single-teacher use only. Please do not share, adapt or upload.
Copyright: Joanna Whale, Great Expectations Education.
🧠 Multi-sensory decoding with longer ‘ir’ words
This printable resource targets the /ɜː/ phoneme with the spelling ‘ir’, using high-utility words with 5–7 sounds. It’s designed to stretch decoding skills while supporting memory, attention and motor learning. Each tile features a single word — ideal for use in multi-sensory games, spelling practice, or movement-based reading tasks. Use on a nature walk, with window pens, or as part of a word hunt — activity suggestions included.
Suitable for home learning, tutoring, or specialist literacy intervention.
🧩 Words included:
circuit, swirling, birthday + 40 others (e.g. thirsty, circling, whirlwind, squirted, virtual, skirmish, chirping, dirtier, firmly, birthplace)
✅ Learning focus:
• Supports blending and sound–symbol mapping
• Strengthens fluency with 5–7 sound words
• Builds confidence through repetition and variation
• Reinforces memory and attention through sensory activity
• Can be adapted for movement-based or visual learners
🖨 What’s included:
• 48 printable word tiles
• Progress tracker (blend/automaticity/notes)
• Extensive multi-sensory activity suggestions
• Terms of use and guidance
Recommended age:
KS2–KS3, or any learner working on extended /ɜː/ words with the ‘ir’ spelling
Format:
PDF download – black-on-white word tiles + colour activity pages
Use:
Phonics practice, tutoring, home learning, or intervention settings
Licensing:
For personal/single-teacher use only. Please do not share, adapt or upload.
Copyright: Joanna Whale, Great Expectations Education.
