ey – Spelling Practice

Year 3 Spelling Practice – ‘ey’ for the /eɪ/ Sound Help your Year 3 pupils secure their understanding of the ‘ey’ spelling pattern for the /eɪ/ sound with this focused and visually engaging spelling worksheet. Aligned with National Curriculum objectives, this resource supports phonics-based spelling development and word recognition through simple, structured practice. The worksheet includes the following ‘ey’ words: obey prey they survey grey hey Pupils are guided to: Read the given words Cover them Write the correct spelling under the matching picture Underline the key focus of each word The worksheet introduces the spelling rule clearly: “Words with the /eɪ/ sound spelt ey ” This activity builds confidence with irregular spellings and helps children spot sound-spelling patterns using repetition and image cues. Perfect for: Daily spelling practice Focused phonics intervention Homework or early finisher work Visual and kinaesthetic learners What’s included: One PDF worksheet featuring six common ‘ey’ words Picture prompts to aid understanding and memory A concise explanation of the /eɪ/ sound rule Ideal as a companion to your ei and eigh spelling resources, this worksheet provides a complete solution for teaching all /eɪ/ sound spellings at Year 3 level.