Vowel Owls

Vowel Owls is a delightful literacy tool designed to help children master vowel sounds by sorting picture cards into colourful owl containers marked with each vowel. This engaging activity helps distinguish long and short vowel sounds in single-syllable words while reinforcing letter recognition and phonics. The set includes six vibrant owls-five printed with vowels and one blank for customisation, such as "sometimes y"-and 100 illustrated picture cards that support hands-on sorting activities. Children gain confidence as they listen, identify, and categorise vowel sounds, developing critical early literacy skills in a fun, thematic format. Ideal for small group work, individual literacy stations, or home practice, Vowel Owls brings phonics learning to life.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds phonemic awareness of long and short vowel sounds.
• Supports letter and word recognition with hands-on categorisation.
• Reinforces auditory processing through sound sorting activities.
• Encourages independent exploration and self-correction.

Classroom Ideas:

• Assign different vowel owls to students for sound hunts.
• Create a vowel-themed rotation during literacy centres.
• Use cards for listening games or initial sound assessments.
• Set up a œVowel Challenge where students sort words under time limits.

Information:

• Ages: 5+ years
• Includes: 6 owls (5 printed, 1 blank), 100 picture cards, and activity guide.
• Owl size: 100(L) x 750(H) mm