Phonics (for Reading and Writing)

 

What is phonics?

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/parents/what-is-phonics

 

How can I help my child with phonics?

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/parents/helping-my-child​

 

Letters and Sounds- Parent Guidance. 

https://lettersandsounds.org.uk/for-home/overview

 

Phonics resources

Phonics play is granting free access to their phonics and reading games. You can use the free log on information on their home screen.

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk​

ICT Games- Literacy Games (free)

http://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/literacy.html

Top Marks- Blending Game 'Cat word-machine'

https://www.starfall.com/h/word-machines/?mg=m

 

Reading resources

Please use this link to access your child's 'Teach Your Monster to Read' account: http://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/u/7658253

 

Oxford Owl offers access to their free e-book library here:

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk

PhonicsPlayComics offers a series of decodable comics to read with your child.

https://phonicsplaycomics.co.uk

Oak National Academy offers a wide range of literacy resources, mostly compromised of video lessons.

https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/early-years-foundation-stage/subjects/literacy

 

Writing Resources

Video tutorials- how to write in lowercase cursive: Handwriting practice:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXKeximRDJ8p4lFaITqIZ1WSSAdotcgGN

ICT Games 'Skywriter' is a good tool for practicing letter formation in the air.

https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/skyWriter/index.html

 

Find below a series of printable resources for improving letter formation, number formation, and pencil control.