Year 6 Spelling Resource Pack – Silent b

Help your Upper Key Stage 2 pupils master tricky silent letters with this Year 5/6 Spelling Resource Pack, focusing on words containing a silent b . Aligned with statutory spelling requirements, this pack introduces children to common words where the b is written but not pronounced, such as crumbs, debt, bomb, lamb, plumber, and climb . Through clear explanations, engaging activities, and contextualised practice, pupils learn to recognise these patterns, avoid common errors, and apply their knowledge accurately in writing. This builds spelling accuracy, vocabulary confidence, and reading fluency. With a flexible structure designed for whole-class lessons, group activities, or independent learning, this low-prep resource makes it simple to teach and consolidate this tricky spelling rule. What’s Included in the Pack? ✔ Teaching slides introducing the rule and examples of silent b words ✔ Word sorting and categorisation tasks to consolidate understanding ✔ Error-spotting and correction activities for spelling practice ✔ Sentence-writing challenges using silent b words in context ✔ Word hunts and investigations into other words with a silent b ✔ Answer sheets included for quick marking or self-checking Why Teachers Love This Pack: ✔ Covers statutory Year 5/6 spelling requirements for silent letters ✔ Differentiated and flexible—ideal for whole-class, group, or individual work ✔ Combines spelling accuracy with vocabulary and grammar development ✔ Perfect for SPaG starters, homework, interventions, or SATs revision Curriculum Links: This pack supports the Upper Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for English by helping children: ✔ Recognise and spell words with a silent b correctly ✔ Understand how spelling patterns don’t always match pronunciation ✔ Apply new vocabulary confidently in written work Whether introducing silent letters or revising ahead of SATs, this resource pack makes spelling instruction engaging, effective, and easy to deliver for Years 5 and 6. 📥 Download