🧠 ai vs ay — same sound, different rules! Quick tip for spelling that actually sticks 👇 Both ai and ay make the long A sound like in rain and play. But here’s the trick: 🔹 ai usually goes in the middle of a word (rain, train, paint) 🔹 ay almost always goes at the end (play, day, stay) Once kids learn this pattern, spelling stops feeling random ✨ Inside Wonster Words, kids practice this rule through fun games and word sorting so it really clicks not just memorized. Give it a try! 📚💡 phonics

🤯 Did you know this? Let’s learn when to choose AI vs. AY for the /A/ sound! Comment “Word Sorts” for the 🔗! Follow @farmerlovesphonics for more phonics tips & tricks! Sources:📖 Uncovering the Logic of English 📖 The ABC’s and All Their Tricks📋 A Catalog of Spellings Grab it now! 🤩🙌#teachersofinstagram #teachersoftiktok #scienceofreading #structuredliteracy #phonics #phonemicawareness #foundationalskills #iteachfirst #prek #kindergarten #firstgrade #secondgrade #untileverychildcanread #ela