is a pivotal stage where children move beyond simple three-letter words to master CCVC words (Consonant-Consonant-Vowel-Consonant). This phase focuses on consolidating known sounds rather than introducing new ones, helping kids blend adjacent consonants like "st," "fl," and "cr". What are CCVC Words?
Words like track , shred , and brush also count because they contain four distinct sounds, even if they have more than four letters. Top Teaching Tips & Activities CCVC Words | Phonics Phase 4
CCVC words follow a specific letter sequence: two consonants at the start, followed by a vowel and a final consonant. stop , frog , clap , swim , flag . is a pivotal stage where children move beyond
Blending these words can be tricky because children often "miss" the second consonant (e.g., reading frog as fog ). CCVC Words | Phonics Phase 4 Words like track , shred , and brush