Free printable Phase 3 phonics resource
This free ch digraph picture word poster shows nine labelled examples: chicken, cherries, chest, chips, cheese, chocolate, beach, chess and chair. Colour-coded ch graphemes help pupils notice the same two-letter spelling at the beginning or end of a word.
Preview the poster
This ch digraph poster is shown as a reduced-resolution, watermarked preview. The downloaded PDF is the clean printable page.
Compare the two consonant digraphs with the SH Digraph Picture Word Poster. Then move from reference to discrimination with the CH Sound Picture Colouring Worksheet.
About this ch digraph picture word poster
Nine illustrations are labelled with their complete words. The letters ch are highlighted within chicken, cherries, chest, chips, cheese, chocolate, beach, chess and chair, helping children see that two graphemes work together to represent one consonant phoneme.
Most examples begin with ch, while beach places the digraph at the end. That contrast supports positional discussion without overcrowding the page. Some words contain spellings beyond an early Phase 3 set, so adults can read the whole label while keeping attention on the highlighted digraph.
What is included?
Nine labelled pictures: Every example combines a clear illustration and complete written word.
Highlighted ch spelling: The target graphemes use a contrasting colour inside each label.
Initial and final examples: The poster shows ch at the start of words and at the end of beach.
Three-page PDF package: The poster is followed by the Word Made Easy thank-you and terms-of-use pages.
What children can practise
- recognising ch as a two-letter grapheme;
- hearing the target phoneme in familiar vocabulary;
- locating the highlighted digraph within a complete word;
- comparing initial and final ch positions;
- using picture meaning to support word reading.
How to teach with the ch poster
Model the digraph: Point to ch in one label, say the phoneme cleanly and explain that the two letters represent one sound.
Read selected examples: Begin with labels supported by taught correspondences, then adult-read longer choices such as cherries or chocolate.
Compare position: Contrast chicken with beach and ask whether the target sound is heard at the beginning or end.
CH digraph activities
- Cover labels and identify a picture that starts with the target sound.
- Sort spoken poster words into initial ch and final ch groups.
- Copy three labels and underline the two-letter grapheme.
- Add a classroom or story word containing ch and compare its position.
Support and challenge
Support: Use two pictures at a time and say both names clearly. Ask pupils to point to the coloured ch before attempting the whole label.
Challenge: Hide the words, write selected picture names from memory and classify new examples by initial or final digraph position.
Where the ch poster fits in Phase 3
Display the ch digraph picture word poster after explicitly teaching the correspondence. Revisit it for quick retrieval, then ask pupils to identify ch without colour support on a worksheet or in decodable text. Follow the grapheme sequence used by your chosen phonics programme.
Resource licence
Free for personal and classroom use. You may print copies for yourself or your learners. Resale, redistribution and uploading the file to other websites are not permitted.
Questions about the ch digraph poster
Which ch words are shown?
The poster includes chicken, cherries, chest, chips, cheese, chocolate, beach, chess and chair.
Is the ch spelling highlighted?
Yes. The two target letters use a contrasting colour within every complete word label.
Does the poster show ch at the end of a word?
Yes. Beach provides a final ch example; the other displayed words place the digraph at the beginning.
Must children decode every full label independently?
No. Adults can read words containing untaught spellings while pupils locate and pronounce the highlighted ch digraph.
How many printable pages are included?
There is one printable poster page followed by the Word Made Easy thank-you and terms-of-use pages.
Can I display the poster in a phonics area?
Yes. You may print and display it for your own learners under the classroom-use licence.
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