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Sh/Ch Phonic Sound Discrimination Game

Listening for sh or ch, children draw picture cards such as ship, chair, fish and bench and match each one to the right space on a game board.
Year groups
Nursery–Reception (Early Years), Years 1–3 (Key Stages 1–2)
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Instant download · Updated Sep 20, 2026

Subject
Phonics, Language Development, English
Topic
Phonics Game, Sh Sound
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About this resource

Introduction

The sh/ch Phonic Game is a resource intended to aid early learners in distinguishing between 'sh' and 'ch' sounds. This game is perfect for educators handling nursery, Reception and primary classes up to Year 3.

Purpose of the Game

The objective of this game isn't reading words per se but more targeted towards enhancing listening skills among children. This becomes particularly useful for students experiencing speech delay or have difficulty differentiating the pronounced sounds of 'sh' and 'ch'.

Category & Format Information

  • Type: English - Phonics Subcategory
  • Format: PDF file, Interactive Activity
  • Aim:To provide an engaging platform that allows self-correction naturally aiding in building confidence while learning phonics

Flexible Use for Educators & Learners Alike!

This teaching resource can be woven into classroom group activities or even serve as a reinforcing learning tool at home post school hours. Incorporating this phonic game caters not just to school-based settings but also covers homeschooling setups - covering diverse educational dynamics neatly packed into one user-friendly PDF!

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Distinguish the sh sound from the ch sound in spoken words

Teaching tips

  • Card words include sh and ch at the start (ship, chair) and at the end (brush, lunch), so a child could work with one position before mixing the two.

Skills covered

  • Sound discrimination — matching pictures such as shell and chin to the sh or ch space by sound

  • Hearing sounds in different positions — sorting cards like shoe, dish, chicks and peach

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Sh digraph

  • Ch digraph

  • Sound discrimination

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