Vocabulary
sound
a noise or a speech sound
Why it matters
Connects directly to phonics lessons.
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Foundation Vocabulary List
Foundation learners need words that connect sounds, print, and early reading routines. These choices support phonics work while keeping the language clear and familiar.
Good for
Students learning sounds, blending, and simple sentence reading.
Focus
Letter-sound knowledge, decoding, and early writing language.
Vocabulary
blend
to join sounds smoothly together
Why it matters
A key decoding skill for early readers.
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rhyme
words that sound similar at the end
Why it matters
Builds phonological awareness.
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trace
to follow a line or shape with a finger or pencil
Why it matters
Supports handwriting and letter formation.
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match
to be the same or go together
Why it matters
Useful for sorting sounds and words.
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label
a name or word that identifies something
Why it matters
Helps children organise ideas and pictures.
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sentence
a group of words that makes sense together
Why it matters
Introduces writing structure early.
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pattern
a repeated way that something is arranged
Why it matters
Supports spelling and phonics noticing.
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decode
to work out a word from its sounds and letters
Why it matters
A core reading strategy for beginners.
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answer
a response to a question
Why it matters
Supports speaking, listening, and comprehension.
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