Enchanting Learning Phonics and Storytelling Cards - Set 1

Set 1 includes all the single-letter sounds to enable us to incorporate capital letter teaching.

 

Our thick and durable cards measure 120mmx120mm with rounded corners and display a vibrant image on one side with phonics and storytelling information on the other which is organised into colour-coded sections:

 

Blue – A list of real words to be used in games and activities

Green - A list of nonsense ( pseudo) words to be used in activities and games

Yellow – a ‘mind hook’ phrase to support the learning of the sound and teach capital letter use

Red - A story starter or question to prompt storytelling and discussion for language development and later, creative writing.

 

As well as stunning illustrations, each card also includes a ‘flashcard style’ central sound and an example word which is broken down into sounds using our stars and wiggles system – learn more on our The Cards Page.

Each set comes with instruction cards and supporting activities can be found on our Creative Learning Page.

 

The idea is to use the cards beyond the phonics making them a sustainable investment in your child’s longer learning journey.

Enchanting Learning Cards won’t be put in a drawer once the phonics has been mastered as you’ll use them for many other areas of literacy as your child develops beyond phonics.

 

Suitable for any English-speaking country and are made in the UK.

 

Caution: Young should be supervised when using our cards. Cards and packaging should not be chewed or sucked on, doing so may result in small parts causing a choking hazard.

Designed by a teacher who is also a mum, the cards avoid jargon and explain the tricky bits of phonics on the instruction cards to give everyone the confidence to grab their cards for a variety of situations.

 

Our customers use the cards in so many varied ways such as:

 

• Supporting pre-reading skills such a rhyme
• Developing speech using the rich illustrations
• To introduce phonics and support learning that’s happening at school
• As a great stimulus for homework tasks such as ‘write a story’ or ‘write 10 descriptive sentences’
• For storytelling as brilliant alternative to a book at bedtime now and then to boost language and creative thinking…

 

This list goes on as the cards really are very multi-functional and a great way for you to make learning fun and engaging at home.

 

Our website is designed to support the use of the cards ( see our Creative Learning Page) with hints and tips for varied use and creative play to make learning fun and memorable. This is also supported on our Instagram page with new ideas provided all the time.

Designed by a consistently ‘outstanding’ teacher who understands the need for creativity and flexibility in the classroom, Enchanting Learning Cards are the perfect tool to dip into for a boost to engagement, enthusiasm, and creativity.

 

Enchanting Learning Cards are not a ‘scheme of work’, they are an additional tool designed to bring creativity and language skills to children’s learning. They are heavily researched and encompass all sounds found in formal schemes plus more sounds you won’t find in any scheme!

 

Teachers, Support Staff and Tutors use the cards in a wide variety of ways:

 

• 1:1/small group phonics
• Small group language support - the story starters and illustrations are ideal prompts!
• Grammar & Punctuation stimulus
• Word level stimulus
• Sentence Structure
• Capital letter use (only Set 1 )
• Story writing stimulus

We design with the planet in mind and pledge to always put the planet and people we work with first. Our cards are printed near to our home in Oxfordshire with the boxes handmade in Cornwall. For manufacturing, we use small business who also have robust sustainability policies.

 

• Plant based inks
• Biodegradable laminates
• B-Corp responsible foiling (box lid)
• Offcuts given to local primary schools for crafting
• Responsible manufacturing waste handing
• FSC approved papers and cards
• Trees planted in Oxfordshire for every sale

 

We are a small business with big dreams of one day becoming a certified B-Corp business which means starting as we mean to go on!

Shipping within the UK is free on orders over £50 ( Royal Mail First Class Tracked and Signed for )

 

If you live outside of the UK and wish to arrange shipping for a region not listed, please e-mail hello@thephive.com where we can advise on pricing.

 

If damage occurs in transit, we will be able to organise a replacement product for you. If you are dissatisfied in any way, we will offer a full refund within 14 days of purchase as long as the product is returned in its original packaging without damage or signs of use.

 

Contact hello@thephive.com for more information and support.

Sarah Jones

Beautiful and amazing quality cards that inspire and educate. My daughter has started school this year, and is loving using the cards to help her phonics learning, and for storytelling. A fantastic product that we will enjoy for many years, a brilliant investment, highly recommend! Thank you lovely Zoe and team! X

David Otero Jamardo

The cards are beautifully made with really high-quality materials and amazing illustrations. They give you endless possibilities to work in the classroom and I would highly recommend them to any teacher or parent.
We had some problems with the international delivery and the customer service was just fantastic.

Judy Yates

We have sets 1 and 2 of the Enchanting Learning Phonics and Storytelling Cards and we absolutely love them. They're made with really good quality card and the illustrations on them are just beautiful. They're much more than just flashcards and so useful for my 4 and 6 year olds. We plan to add set 3 to our collection soon!

Grace Applin

My 3 year old adores these cards (and my 11 year old but he'll never admit it), most day we will bring them out. The illustrations are so beautiful, the quality of the cards is amazing and they're a good size too. I recommend these to anyone who has children, you absolutely won't be disappointed with them at all!

Clare Silvester

Expertly crafted cards in terms of design to inspire and functionality as a phonics learning tool. I use the set 1 and 2 cards with my 6yr old and 3yr old children and the opportunities are endless. As a teacher, and as a mum, I love them and highly recommend them to schools and parents alike. Can’t wait for the launch of set 3!

Marzena Goralska

The Phive created brilliant products for your little and older ones to help them navigate in the world of reading and writing. The phonics and story cards not only are of the best quality and look amazing but also sturdy and even though designed for home use we take them with us while out for adventures. Vibrant colours and lovely pictures encourage children to play, to create, to use their imagination. Ayah is a pre schooler now and we love to tell stories using our cards while she gets familiar with letters and sounds. These are so versatile!

 

Naomi Pattis

We love our flashcards from The Phive.
The story prompts have really sparked the imagination of my nearly 4 year old. Even my 2 year old enjoys looking at the pictures and is beginning to recognise them.
Beautifully designed and thoughtfully made. Would thoroughly recommend!

 

Ashley Mead

My daughter has these beautiful cards and it’s ignited her love of creative story writing! She has struggled in the past with phonics and these have really helped. You can really feel the love and experience that has gone into each and every card. I really do recommend these cards to anyone with children.

 

Lucy Allen

These are the most beautiful and useful resources I think we've ever bought. My daughter loves them, they're really visually appealing and she loves getting them out to play with independently. The prompts mean that these will have such a long life span for us from naming and sounding out the picture, learning phonics sounds, story prompts and more. Great value for money and a brilliant resource.

 

Ellie 1

These cards are a must-have in the classroom. I have used them for my year 6 class for both my lower ability and higher. As the cards are so detailed, the children were able to come up with some really descriptive words and use them in complex sentences. These cards were also brilliant for my EAL child who struggles with English! Fab resource!

 

Clair Henneby

As a teacher and mummy, I am so impressed with these cards! They have been so well thought out and beautifully designed. What I love about them is the many different options they give you, sound recognition, cvc word practise, story starters and so many conversation prompts. I wish I’d had them in my past reception class, I would highly recommend to any teacher or parent!

Juliet Bennett

I have been using the Enchanted Learning Cards for a few months now with a number of children aged between 6 and 10. It is always a pleasure to hear the different ideas each child has while using them. They never tire of making up sentences or whole stories using them. A child’s imagination is somagical and the cards act as a key to unlock it. They are brilliant 😍

Carrie Ryan

Wow! These Phonics Cards by Zoè and the team are absolutely incredible! A true reflection of how much passion, love and time have gone into creating these magical cards! Amazing quality and beautifully presented. Love using these with my nephews. Can't rate The Phive highly enough.

 

Yolanda Weston

My children love these cards and enjoyed the process of story-making so much that they keep asking to do it over and over! The cards are so beautifully produced and capture their imaginations which is lovely to see and hear!

 

Philippa Weaver

These are so much more than a clever learning resource. They are so special and beautifully made that they made the perfect gift for my daughter's tutor.

Corey Davies

What an amazing company! We absolutely love the phonics cards set 1&2 and can’t wait to get set 3! So many possibilities for learning with these sets! So bright and colourful, a lovely size flash card.