How can I help my child learn to read?

Parents, after you have read the parents’ phonics power-point, take a look at the phase 2 to 5 mats which will support you and your child with the phonic sounds for each grapheme ( letter or group of letters) and with writing each letter correctly. Children start using pre-cursive writing from the beginning of Y1.

Any questions, please ask your child’s teacher. If there is anything else which would be helpful, please let your child’s teacher know.

• Phase 2 joint
• Phase 2 letters and sounds
• Phase 3 letters and sounds
• Phase 5 letters and sounds

Click on this link to hear the SPEED SOUNDS for Foundation Stage and Year 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3HRX2ywbog

Below are the links to some early reading and phonics games and activities for you and your child to enjoy and practise their leaning.

Early reading/ phonics games:

• Phonics Bloom
• Phonics Play
• Top Marks
• Als Phonics
• Mr T's Phonics - YouTube

Supporting your child's reading

Parents, you will find the following power-point useful when supporting your child to develop their reading skills further.

• Year 2 Reading Strategies 2022

Further information

Further information about how early reading and phonics are taught at Stokes Wood Primary School can be found below.

• Early Reading SEF complete
• Reading Progression statements and teaching strategies
• EYFS SEF 2023-2024