# Oz Phonics 3 -Consonant Blends — CVCC, Digraphs, Spellling > Phonics app for learning consonant blends and digraphs with interactive exercises. (iPhone/iPad app by DSP Learning Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-3-consonant-blends/id668467703 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [DSP Learning Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/556500951) - Category: Education, Games, Word - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 74 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-07-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-06 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-3-consonant-blends/id668467703/reviews.md ## What is Oz Phonics 3? Oz Phonics 3 has 12 sections that revise and reinforce the lessons in Oz Phonics1 and 2, and introduces more blends and digraphs (two letters producing one sound). As with Oz Phonics 1 and 2, it is advisable to work through each of the 12 sections, repeating where necessary. Move on when the student has a good idea – not necessarily a perfect grasp – of each section. PARENT/TEACHER HELP FOR BEGINNING READERS IS INVALUABLE!! Visit ozphonics.com for free worksheets to accompany this and earlier apps. 1.Word Finder Based on the traditional find-a-word game, phonics find-a-word "sounds out" the word when the student correctly locates it. The word is selected by sliding a finger across or down the matching letters. Many students will find this activity difficult until they learn a methodical search method (look for first letter, looking for surrounding second letters etc.). 2.Spelling CVC (Pen and Paper) 10 spelling tests comprised of 12 CVC words each. The students can tap on each of the 12 tiles to hear the words. The student should then write the word on a piece of paper. This is an exercise in both spelling and handwriting. Students should be encouraged to approach this task in step by step: listen to the word, break it up into sounds, then write a letter for each of those sounds. Despite Oz Phonics being an iPad based system it is important that handwriting is practiced as part of the learn to read process. 3.Spelling CCVC (Pen and Paper) As with exercise 2 but now with CCVC words. Note that these CCVC words are all 4-sound words - there are no digraphs (sh, ch, th etc. ). 4. End Blends Oz Phonics 2 introduced some beginning consonant blends, now we introduce 14 end consonant blends. All the blends here can be derived from the individual sounds introduced in Oz Phonics 1. ESL students often have difficulty with consonant blends and so we practise(practice) them specifically to make sure individual sounds can be both heard and pronounced together. 5. Missing 3rd letter CVCC An exercise in identifying the 3rd sound in a CVCC word. Note there are no digraphs in this exercise, all words have 4 sounds - noting that the 'x' sound,/ks/ (actually two sounds) is treated as one unit. 6.Missing 4th letter CVCC As with previous exercise but now with the end sound missing. 7. Find a word CVCC As with exercise 1 but now with CVCC words. 8.3rd phoneme deletion Delete 3rd sound from 4 sound CVCC. Example. "What word do you get if you take away the /n/ sound from the word "bend". Answer 'bed'. 9. Spelling CVCC - Pen and Paper. As with exercises 2 and 3 but now CVCC words. 10. when s makes the /z/ sound. Here we provide examples of where the letter 's' can be used to make the /z/ sound. 11.Digraphs (two letters making one sound) Here we provide examples of two letter combinations used to represent a single sound. 'ch', 'ck', 'ph', 'sh', 'th', 'th'(voiced) and 'wh' are covered. Note that the 'ch' letter combination can also make /sh/ sound but we don't cover it here. The '-' in front of 'ck' indicated that this digraph can not be used at the start of a word. 12.Digraphs Exercise An exercise in choosing a digraph to complete a word. The student can tap on the options to here the sounds they can make. ## Key features - 12 phonics reinforcement sections - Consonant blend and digraph introduction - Word finder game with sound-out feature - Spelling tests for CVC and CCVC words - Phoneme deletion exercises - Practice with 's' making /z/ sound - Covers digraphs like 'ch', 'sh', 'th' ## Recent user reviews (2 of 2) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-3-consonant-blends/id668467703/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Love this series *2014-08-23* This app series is getting plenty of use in my classroom. Australian accent a must for teaching phonics to Australian kids. ### 3/5 — Sounds not very accurate *2013-10-10* The sounds for vowels are not always very accurately. This is very disappointing for an app targeted toward phonemic awareness. ## Frequently asked questions about Oz Phonics 3 ### What is Oz Phonics 3? Oz Phonics 3 is an educational app that focuses on teaching consonant blends and digraphs to young learners. It features 12 sections with interactive exercises to reinforce phonics skills. ### What age is Oz Phonics 3 for? Oz Phonics 3 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for preschoolers and early elementary school children. ### What devices does Oz Phonics 3 support? Oz Phonics 3 is currently supported on iPads. ### How much does Oz Phonics 3 cost? Oz Phonics 3 is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. ### Does Oz Phonics 3 have ads? No, Oz Phonics 3 does not contain advertisements. ### Can I get free worksheets for Oz Phonics 3? Yes, free worksheets to accompany Oz Phonics 3 and earlier apps are available on the ozphonics.com website. ### How often is Oz Phonics 3 updated? The latest version of Oz Phonics 3 is 1.6, and it was last updated on June 10, 2025. Updates typically focus on improving content and performance. ### What learning methodology does Oz Phonics 3 use? Oz Phonics 3 uses a structured approach, reinforcing lessons from previous versions and introducing new concepts like blends and digraphs through interactive games and spelling exercises. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6 — 2025-06-10 Updated for newer IOS version ### 1.5 — 2021-05-27 fix for bluetooth headphones ### 1.4 — 2020-06-30 Updated for IOS 13 ### 1.3 — 2015-06-19 now ignores the mute setting ### 1.2 — 2014-01-23 minor bug fix ## Apps similar to Oz Phonics 3 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Speech Sounds for Kids - Aus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-sounds-for-kids-aus/id822516884) | 5.0 (1) | $3.99 | Education | | [Animal Kingdom (Invertebrates)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-kingdom-invertebrates/id488211059) | 3.0 (1) | $4.99 | Education | | [Sentence Key Chores](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentence-key-chores/id657187057) | 5.0 (2) | $4.99 | Education | | [Articulate Sh,Ch,J](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/articulate-shchj/id1436448847) | 5.0 (2) | $4.99 | Education | | [Decodable Readers Australia L4](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decodable-readers-australia-l4/id1357945560) | — | $15.99 | Education | | [SPELLING MAGIC 2 for Schools](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spelling-magic-2-for-schools/id598782035) | 4.3 (6) | $1.99 | Education | ## More apps by DSP Learning Pty Ltd - [Intro To Reading by Oz Phonics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intro-to-reading-by-oz-phonics/id556500708) - [Reading Intro by Oz Phonics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-intro-by-oz-phonics/id564753775) - [Oz Phonics 1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-1/id580335894) - [Oz Phonics 2 - CVC, CCVC words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-2-cvc-ccvc-words/id615194551) - [Oz Phonics 4](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-4/id1063170939) All apps by DSP Learning Pty Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/556500951 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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