Sh, Ch, Th, WhGrade 2 English for Kids

Ship, chick, thumb, whale! Two letters, one sound.

Sh, Ch, Th, Wh teaches second graders letter pairs that make one new sound. Kids hear the digraphs sh, ch, th and wh, find them in words and type them in words and sentences, strengthening phonics and spelling.

  • Grade 2 · Ages 7–8
  • 4 games
  • 27 practice questions
  • About 15 min
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  • Digraph Pictures
  • Missing Pairs
  • Mixed-Up Words
  • Digraph Sentences

English typing course · Grade 2

Sh, Ch, Th, Wh · Learning goals

What Your Child Will Learn

Some letter pairs make one new sound: sh, ch, th and wh. Hear them, find them and type them in words and sentences.

  • Digraph Pictures
  • Missing Pairs
  • Mixed-Up Words
  • Digraph Sentences

Why it matters

Why This Matters for Kids

  • New sounds

    Digraphs make sounds no single letter can, so they're essential for reading words like ship, chin and when.

  • Fewer spelling mistakes

    Knowing digraphs stops kids from writing "sip" for ship or "cin" for chin.

  • Question words

    Wh words like what, where and why are among the most important words in reading and writing.

Inside Sh, Ch, Th, Wh

How the Course Works

Short typing games: kids hear or see each word, type it, and get instant, friendly feedback.

  1. Step 1 · Game

    Digraph Pictures

    Name each picture. Listen for sh, ch, th or wh. See a picture and type its name. (8 exercises)

  2. Step 2 · Game

    Missing Pairs

    Type the missing letter pair. Fill in the missing letters. (8 exercises)

  3. Step 3 · Game

    Mixed-Up Words

    Put the letters in the right order. Unscramble the letters. (6 exercises)

  4. Step 4 · Game

    Digraph Sentences

    Listen and type every word. Hear a sentence and type it. (5 exercises)

Word list

Grade 2 Words and Sentences to Type

A sample of what your child hears, reads and types in this course.

  • ship(noun)
  • shell(noun)
  • fish(noun)
  • chick(noun)
  • cheese(noun)
  • thumb(noun)
  • whale(noun)
  • watch(noun)
  • shop(noun)
  • chin(noun)
  • bath(noun)
  • when(sight word)
  • lunch(noun)
  • dish(noun)
  • think(verb)
  • white(adjective)
  • that(pronoun)
  • much(adjective)
  • “I wish for a fish.”
  • “Which chick is that?”
  • “She sits on the bench.”
  • “Think and then write.”
  • “The whale is big.”

For parents

Try It at Home

Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.

Parent Tip

Say a word and have your child guess its digraph: shell, cheese, thumb, whale. Then try to find objects at home with each sound.

Sh, Ch, Th, Wh · Questions from parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this course for?

Sh, Ch, Th, Wh is a grade 2 english course for kids ages 7–8. That is Year 3 english in the UK and Year 2 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.

What will my child learn?

Some letter pairs make one new sound: sh, ch, th and wh. Hear them, find them and type them in words and sentences. Along the way they practice: Digraph Pictures; Missing Pairs; Mixed-Up Words; Digraph Sentences.

How long does the course take?

About 15 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.

Is this course free?

Sh, Ch, Th, Wh is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.

Does my child need to read well to use it?

No. Every word and sentence is read aloud first, and kids type what they hear. Spelling and reading grow together as they play.

Can we use it for homeschool?

Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.

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