Make A Sound Book To Reinforce The Sound 'at' (3 years +) - Teacher Notes

Enhance early reading skills in children aged three years and above with a creative and interactive 'Make A Sound Book' activity, focused on reinforcing the 'at' sound. This fun task involves cutting out provided templates and assembling them into a book that narrates a story in the correct sequence. Secure the pages by stapling along the left edge to create a personalised sound book that helps young learners grasp the concept of phonics and word formation.

Guinea Pig Education presents an efficient approach to reading, suggesting that with the right tools and methods, children can learn to read within six months to a year. The Pre Reader Work Packs are the starting point, employing phonics to decode about 80% of English words, with the remaining 20% learned through recognition and repetition. These packs are user-friendly, offering clear guidance for adults to support children or groups in recognising initial and vowel sounds, blending them into words, and constructing sentences. The learning process is made enjoyable with word games such as snap and bingo, ensuring that children are fully engaged. It is recommended that the material be practiced daily and progression should only occur once the child is comfortable with the current content. By personalising the drawings and repeatedly playing the games, children can enjoy the process of learning to read while developing a solid foundation in phonics.