Unlock the world of sounds with engaging and printable Class 1 English worksheets focused on mastering diphthongs like oi, oy, ou, ow, au, and aw. These worksheets help children recognize and blend two-vowel sounds naturally, building strong phonics foundations crucial for fluent reading and speaking. Created with young learners in mind, every worksheet makes phonics practice interactive and enjoyable.
1.Specially curated for Class 1 English phonics learners, targeting tricky two-vowel blends.
2. Fully printable PDFs – easy for home practice, school activities, and phonics circles.
3. Designed to match CBSE and ICSE beginner English phonics curriculum.
4. Features fun learning formats like sound blending, coloring activities, word puzzles, and fill in the blanks to maintain excitement.
This worksheet set covers a colorful range of diphthong-focused exercises, including:
a. Identifying ‘oi’ and ‘oy’ sounds (e.g., coin, toy)
b. Practicing ‘ou’ and ‘ow’ blends (e.g., cloud, cow)
c. Strengthening ‘au’ and ‘aw’ recognition (e.g., haul, saw)
d. Matching words to pictures, completing word patterns, and solving sound-based puzzles
e. Activities that encourage children to blend sounds aloud for full phonics immersion
Each worksheet is crafted by the expert educators at PlanetSpark, known for combining academic excellence with creativity. These activities are created by seasoned phonics specialists Tanishka Sharma and Priyanka Gupta, who deeply understand how to make phonics fun, clear, and confidence-building for young learners.
Here’s how you can maximize the value of these worksheets:
1. Incorporate them into a daily sound practice routine to reinforce blending skills.
2. Use the worksheets for group phonics games in class or at home.
3. Assign pages as weekly homework focused on specific diphthongs.
4. Include them in revision packs before small reading tests.
5. Pair sound blending exercises with storytime by spotting diphthongs in real storybooks!
Practice diphthongs like ou, ow, au using fun and memorable examples.
Diphthongs are two vowels blending into a sliding sound.
Show how they sound in words like “cloud” and “cow.”
They appear frequently in everyday vocabulary.