Vowel TeamsGrade 2 English for Kids

Rain, tree, boat! Two vowels work as a team.

Vowel Teams teaches second graders the vowel teams ai, ay, ee, ea, oa and ow with the rule "when two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking." Kids hear, find and type vowel team words in games.

  • Grade 2 · Ages 7–8
  • 4 games
  • 29 practice questions
  • About 15 min
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  • Vowel Team Pictures
  • Missing Teams
  • Hear and Type
  • Team Sentences

English typing course · Grade 2

Vowel Teams · Learning goals

What Your Child Will Learn

When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking! Learn the vowel teams ai, ay, ee, ea, oa and ow.

  • Vowel Team Pictures
  • Missing Teams
  • Hear and Type
  • Team Sentences

Why it matters

Why This Matters for Kids

  • Reading longer words

    Vowel teams appear in many common words like rain, tree and boat, so kids read more fluently.

  • Spelling choices

    Kids learn that the same sound can be spelled in different ways, like ai and ay.

  • A grade 2 phonics goal

    Knowing common vowel teams is a typical second grade reading standard.

Inside Vowel Teams

How the Course Works

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

  1. Step 1 · Game

    Vowel Team Pictures

    Name each picture. Look for the vowel team! See a picture and type its name. (8 exercises)

  2. Step 2 · Game

    Missing Teams

    Which vowel team is missing? Listen and type it. Fill in the missing letters. (8 exercises)

  3. Step 3 · Game

    Hear and Type

    Listen and type the vowel team words. Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)

  4. Step 4 · Game

    Team Sentences

    Type sentences full of vowel teams. 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.

  • rain(noun)
  • train(noun)
  • tree(noun)
  • bee(noun)
  • boat(noun)
  • goat(noun)
  • leaf(noun)
  • snow(noun)
  • play(verb)
  • green(adjective)
  • sea(noun)
  • feet(noun)
  • day(noun)
  • way(noun)
  • seed(noun)
  • team(noun)
  • road(noun)
  • coat(noun)
  • read(verb)
  • sleep(verb)
  • “The train is on the way.”
  • “Bees are in the tree.”
  • “We read by the sea.”
  • “A goat is on the road.”
  • “The snow is deep.”

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

Hunt for vowel teams in a picture book. Your child reads the word and says which two vowels are walking together.

Vowel Teams · Questions from parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this course for?

Vowel Teams 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?

When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking! Learn the vowel teams ai, ay, ee, ea, oa and ow. Along the way they practice: Vowel Team Pictures; Missing Teams; Hear and Type; Team 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?

Yes. Vowel Teams is one of the first 2 courses in Grade 2 English. Create a free parent account and your child can start right away.

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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