Year 1 - Two Vowel Spellings

Two vowel spellings are when two vowels are written together to help make a sound in a word. In Year 1, children practise spotting these vowel pairs and reading them in simple words.

Two vowels can work as a team, so you hear one sound even though you see two letters. Learning these patterns helps children read more quickly and spell more accurately.

Try saying a word slowly, then clap for each sound you hear. Ask your child to look for two vowels together and practise writing a few words that use the same vowel pair.