So Many Ways To Make A! EI, EY, EIGH, EA, and AIGH
by The Card Craze Classroom © 2026
Price: $3.5 USD
Subjects: ela,reading,phonics
Grades: 2,3
Description
Give your students the practice they need to master the long A sound spelled in multiple ways! In this interactive deck, students look at the picture, then drag and drop the correct long A spelling pattern to complete the word. Learners build confidence as they work with the five trickiest long‑A spellings: ei, ey, eigh, ea, and aigh. Perfect for strengthening phonics knowledge, decoding skills, and spelling accuracy. *Cards will randomize when played. Skills Covered: Identifying the long A (/ā/) sound Choosing the correct long‑A spelling pattern (ei, ey, eigh, ea, aigh) Strengthening phonics and word analysis skills Building orthographic mapping and pattern recognition Applying spelling knowledge to picture‑supported vocabulary Great For: Literacy centers Small‑group phonics lessons Independent practice Early finishers Intervention and review At home practice or distance learning Grade Levels: 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade (intervention)
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