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Year 1 - The Sound sh

Practise the sh sound in Year 1 spelling. Say the word, listen carefully, and choose the correct letters to spell it.

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Fascinating Fact:

You can hear sh in fish.

In KS1 English Spelling (Year 1), children learn that two letters can work together to make one sound. The digraph sh often appears at the start or end of words.

Key Terms

Digraph: Two letters that make one sound, like sh.
Sound: What you hear when you say a letter or group of letters.
Blend: When you say sounds smoothly to read a whole word.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the sh sound in Year 1 phonics?

In Year 1 phonics, sh is a digraph, which means two letters make one sound. You can hear it in words like “ship” and “shop”.

How can I help my child spell sh words?

You can help by saying the word slowly, listening for the sh sound, and then writing sh together. Practise with short words and read them aloud.

Where does sh usually appear in words?

The sh sound can appear at the start, middle, or end of a word. For example, “shoe” starts with sh, and “dish” ends with sh.

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1 .

I need to buy a new paint____ but I don't have enough ____.

brash and cash

brush and caish

brush and cash

bwush and cash

You can get different types of paintbrushes, they can vary in how strong the bristles are and size.

2 .

If you stand at the end of the ____ you will see lots of ____.

shep and fish

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ship and fesh

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The 'sh' sound can go at the beginning or end of a word.

3 .

____ put her red ____ on.

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4 .

He is going to ____ that ____.

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shanpoo and sheep

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5 .

Please ____ that ____.

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wassh and dish

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6 .

With a ____, the fairy made her ____ come true.

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7 .

With a ____ and a ____ the boat sank.

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8 .

This toy ____ will ____ at 5pm.

shopp and shut

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9 .

That ____ has ____ teeth.

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10 .

He took this ____ home and put it on his ____.

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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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