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This 15-word word search reinforces long A vowel sounds for students in Grades 2–3. Words include neighbour, weight, painting, and railway, showing multiple spelling patterns (ai, ay, eigh, ei) that make the long A sound. Use it for phonics practice, as a reading-group activity, or during a vowel-sounds unit.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Phonics
Grade Level:
2nd – 3rd Grades
Updated July 2026

Word List

  • NEIGHBOUR
  • WEIGHT
  • PAINTING
  • PAYMENT
  • THURSDAY
  • BRAIN
  • OBEY
  • BREAK
  • GREAT
  • MAINTENANCE
  • SPRAYING
  • BIRTHDAY
  • RAILWAY
  • MAYBE
  • CONTAINER

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'Open This Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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