Phonics in Reception is taught using the Read Write Inc programme. We have great fun learning new sounds and how to blend them together to read words. Our special friend Fred the frog also comes along to help! These are the sounds that we will look at during the first half term...
Phonics Play Website
If you would like to have a go at some phonics games at home, try the links below...
These games focus on listening to different sounds:
Welcome to the Zoo - https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources/phase/1/welcome-to-the-zoo
Sound Starters - https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources/phase/1/sound-starters
These games support blending skills to help read real and nonsense words:
Buried Treasure - https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources/phase/2/buried-treasure Pick a Picture - https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources/phase/2/pick-a-picture
Picnic on Pluto - https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources/phase/2/picnic-on-pluto
BBC Bitesize Website
There are also some useful activities on the BBC Bitesize website that will support your child's understanding of phonics. Please follow the link below, it will take you to various games and activities linked to the sounds that we will look at during the first half term.
Red Words
As part of our phonics sessions, we will also look at 'red words'. These are tricky words that we can not sound out.
Reading Books
The children read with an adult every day in Reception. Reading books are changed weekly and your child is also given a library book to share with you at home. If you and your child would like to do some extra reading, log on to your child's Bug Club account and have a look at the books available to read online. Don't forget to let us know if you have read at home using the reading diary and add it to your child's reading bookmark!
