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Year 1 - The Sound are
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Year 1 - The Sound are

Learn the “are” spelling and listen for the sound it makes. Blend the sounds to read the word, then choose the correct spelling.

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Fascinating Fact:

Dare has are, and it can mean to be brave enough to try.

In KS1 English Spelling (Year 1), children practise hearing sounds and choosing the right letters. The letters “are” can spell the /air/ sound in words such as “care”, “share”, and “stare”.

  • Trigraph: Three letters that work together to make one sound, like “are”.
  • Sound: What you hear in a word when you say it out loud.
  • Blend: Putting sounds together smoothly to read a word.
What sound does “are” make in Year 1 phonics?

In Year 1 phonics, “are” can spell the /air/ sound in words such as “care” and “share”. Children learn to listen for the sound and match it to the spelling.

What are some easy “are” words for Year 1 spelling?

Easy “are” words for Year 1 include “care”, “share”, “stare”, “spare”, and “flare”. Reading them, saying them, and writing them helps children remember the pattern.

How can I help my child spell words with “are”?

Say the word clearly, then help your child break it into sounds. Next, write the letters that match those sounds, and read the word back to check it sounds right.

1 .
Spell the missing word: Do you have any ____ change?
spare
spaire
spar
sapare
All the coins in England are made by The Royal Mint.
2 .
Spell the missing word: Will you ____ your birthday cake with me?
shaire
sharre
share
sare
Don't forget to make a wish when you blow out your candles!
3 .
Spell the missing word: The trees are looking very ____.
bear
bare
bair
dare
The word bare means empty or naked but it sounds the same as the word 'bear', which is an animal.
4 .
Spell the missing word: Do you ____ to enter?
dair
dare
darre
bare
For this one, you need to make sure you clicked on dare not bare - so make sure you don't confuse your b and d!
5 .
Spell the missing word: That is a very ____ diamond.
rar
rare
ware
rawe
Diamonds are the most popular and sought-after stones. Most diamonds are found in Africa.
6 .
Spell the missing word: I really do ____.
kare
care
caire
kair
A nurse cares for poorly people. Did you know, their blue or green outfits are called scrubs.
7 .
Spell the missing word: You might have dared me to go into that house but I'm not going to, I'm too ____.
skared
scard
scared
skard
If someone dares you to do something, it's probably because they are too scared to do it themselves.
8 .
Spell the missing word: Don't ____, it's rude.
staire
star
stare
sttare
Staring is when you look at someone for a long time. This is considered rude as it makes the other person feel uncomfortable.
9 .
Spell the missing word: How much is the bus ____?
fare
fair
faire
fiare
The word fare means ticket that you have bought. Whereas the word fair is a place you go to - maybe you bought a fare for the fair.
10 .
Spell the missing word: This photo frame is ____ shaped.
sqare
square
spuare
squar
A 3D square is called a cube.
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author:  Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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