Learning Spring vocabulary can be hands-on using wooden or plastic letters to build new words using phonics skills. 

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For this activity:

1. You will need: white paper, markers, wooden/plastic letters or letter cards.
2. Decide on key Spring vocabulary to focus on such as: rain, flower, sunshine, bunny, Easter, egg, April, May, duck, lamb etc.
3. Cut out cloud shapes and write the vocabulary word – provide a picture clue for younger children who will need help deciphering the word. 
4. Discuss the sounds they can hear in the word. Identify the initial sound and the ending sound. Are there any silent letters? Any digraphs? Any double letters? 
5. Ask you child to use their letters to make the word. Encourage them to look at the word the first time to ensure they are spelling it correctly.
6. Ask them to try to make the word a second time, this time without looking. Encourage them to use their phonics knowledge and visual memory of the word while they are building. Check their attempt with the original word and make corrections if necessary.