Listen to the phonemes:

• /s/ as in "sit"
• /a/ as in "apple"
• /t/ as in "tip"
• /p/ as in "pet"
• /i/ as in "it"
• /n/ as in "nut"
• /m/ as in "mop"
• /d/ as in "doll"

Activity to print out

Change “Pat” to “nap,” one letter at a time – the picture clues will help you.

• Pirate Pat activity (PDF)
• Pirate Pat activity answers (PDF)

Wordbank

A list of words that will help your child to develop sounding and blending skills. Some are from the story, some are new. The list includes irregular words (sight words or tricky words).

• Pirate Pat wordbank (PDF)

Find tips on using wordbanks on the main Resources page.