Looking for an engaging way to practice the three sounds of -ed with older struggling readers? This February-themed phonics activity helps students sort and identify the sounds of -ed while staying age-respectful and intervention friendly. Students color code the three sounds of -ed: /d/ /t/ /ɪd/ Then they circle and sort themed past tense verbs while discussing vocabulary and reading the words aloud. This no-prep activity was designed with older intervention students in mind. While