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Precursive Phonics Sounds - Phases 2-4

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Age range: Reception (4-5)
Updated: October 2026

About this resource

Precursive Phonics Sounds - Phases 2-4 Support early reading, phonics and handwriting with this beautifully illustrated Precursive Phonics Sounds Pack, designed for Reception children working through Phases 2-4. This 26-page resource brings phonics and handwriting together, helping children become familiar with consistent precursive letter shapes across their reading and writing activities. Organised into 12 progressive units, following the teaching order used in Bug Club Phonics and Letters and Sounds, the pack provides practical resources for daily phonics teaching, independent learning and continuous provision. What's included? 3 illustrated sound mats – Phase 2, Phase 3 and a combined Phase 2 and 3 mat. 50 grapheme cards, featuring precursive letter formation, green starting dots, example words and illustrations. 12 progressive word lists, introducing words using the phonemes and graphemes taught so far. Phase 4 word reading opportunities, including words with adjacent consonants. Colour-coded resources to help distinguish between phonics phases. Clear handwriting guidelines to support letter recognition and formation.

What's inside

What's included.

1
3 illustrated sound mats – Phase 2, Phase 3 and a combined Phase 2 and 3 mat.
2
50 grapheme cards, featuring precursive letter formation, green starting dots, example words and illustrations.
3
12 progressive word lists, introducing words using the phonemes and graphemes taught so far.
4
Phase 4 word reading opportunities, including words with adjacent consonants.
5
Colour-coded resources to help distinguish between phonics phases.
6
Clear handwriting guidelines to support letter recognition and formation.