The File Folder Phonics activities have certainly been a hit for working with specific phonics skills during independent practice.  We find that sorting activities are great for students just learning a phonics skill and then writing those words just helps to cement the concept. Many of my first grade friends are now being introduced to the oy/oi spelling pattern and this file folder activity which contains a word sort, writing practice and then writing the word within context has been super helpful. To create the file folder activity simply print the templates on office paper and adhere to a file folder. Once the templates are in place, laminate the folder. For the word sorting activity, print the words on card