Tricky Words Flashcards - Year 3 & 4

FLASHCARDS · AGES 7–9

The 108 words the spelling rules can't explain.

Tricky Words Flashcards – Year 3 & 4

£17.95

The full Year 3 and 4 statutory word list — the tricky spellings that don't follow the rules, on cards built for older learners.

  • Builds confidence in speech, language and reading

  • Helps young learners on their way to becoming fluent readers

  • Built for little hands — easy for them to hold, flip and figure out

'Tricky' for a reason!

You're teaching your child phonics… and then they need to learn a bunch of words they can't even sound out properly?

The words that don't sound out can be frustrating for children.

s•a•t•p•i•n the tricky!

Why "the" trips them up

Your child can sound s-a-t-p-i-n perfectly — but "the" doesn't follow the rules. That's what makes it tricky, and why these words need a little extra practice.

The words the rules still can't explain.

Tricky words aren't random. The deck is split into three groups — master the first, move to the next, and build up as you go.

Each card is marked with a cluster of red dots, so you always know which group you're on.

Group 1

Start here

The everyday words they'll meet first — short and common.

the was said
Group 2

Build it up

Next up, once the first group feels easy and familiar.

you they all
Group 3

The champions

The trickiest of the lot — conquered last, but celebrated most!

house friend once

Repetition is the secret. Little and often!

What's Inside

  • 54 Tricky Words to conquer
  • Companion activities to engage and encourage learning (simple, yet effective!)
  • Rounded corners safe for little hands
  • A6 double-sided cards crafted from thick card
  • Easy-to-read fonts for clarity
  • Matt laminated finish for longevity; durable finish for sticky hands
What's Inside

More than 108 words

The cards teach the tricky spellings. Your Happy Little Doer takes away much more.

Writing that flows

Once the tricky spellings are known, writing stops stalling mid-sentence.

A little and often

Six small groups make practice a five-minute habit, not a chore.

Learning that feels like play

The activities turn revision into a game they ask for.

Confidence at school

A child who can spell the hard words writes without second-guessing.

Boost your child's development

Speech & language

Spelling

Seeing the whole word builds the memory to write it.

Confidence & independence

Writing

Fewer spelling stumbles mean ideas flow onto the page.

Cognitive skills

Reading fluency

Harder words read on sight keep longer books moving.

Reading fluency

Confidence & independence

Small wins that grow self-belief.

Tried, tested and trusted

Designed by a parent, shaped by teachers, and recognised by the experts.

Parent-designed

Created by a mum on a mission to give her own children a better start.

Teacher-tested

Tried in real classrooms and shaped by teachers who use them every day.

Award-winning

Junior Design Awards, Made for Mums Gold and more! Recognised by the experts who judge children's learning.

STEM-accredited

Our products are independently assessed and recognised for building genuine thinking, maths and science skills through play.

Learning through play

THE JOY OF LEARNING

Learning through play

Our aim is to inspire kids to reach their full potential by helping them discover their favourite way of learning through play.

Try the companion activities included in the deck to keep them entertained!