Try our interactive activities
The Explore & Engage +3 stage isn't just flash cards and books — it's full of playful, hands-on games that turn letter sounds into something to touch, drag and solve. Here are six of them, right here on the page. Have a go.
A taste of the Magic Alpha-belt in action
Each activity below works on its own — try them in any order, and hit reset to play again.
Complete the Alpha-Pic
Every alpha-pic has a letter shape hiding inside it. Drag each tile onto the right picture to reveal the letter sound.
Match the Alpha-Pics
Can you find the letter sounds hidden inside these pictures? Drag the tiles on the right to match each pair.
Spot the Rhyme
Listening for rhymes is one of the earliest phonics skills. Tap the two alpha-pics whose names rhyme with each other.
Order the Animals
A bit of early maths alongside the phonics. Drag the pictures into order from the smallest animal to the biggest.
Find the Odd One Out
Three of the alpha-pics in each column belong together — one doesn't. Tap the odd one out in both columns.
Complete the Alpha-Pic: Bag, Flag & Drums
A second set of hidden letters to find. Drag each tile onto the right picture to complete the alpha-pic.