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

Teachers are encouraged to create a 'Sound Book' to help reinforce the phonetic sound 'ug' for children aged three years and above. This teaching resource involves cutting out provided templates and assembling them in chronological order to form a stapled booklet. The activity aims to create an engaging and tactile experience for young learners to become familiar with the 'ug' sound through a story format.

Guinea Pig Education's approach to teaching reading promotes the idea that children can learn to read in as little as six months to a year, using their Pre Reader Work Packs. These packs focus on phonics, teaching children to recognise and pronounce sounds, which enables them to decipher approximately 80% of words in the English language. The remaining 20% are learned through visual recognition and repetition. The packs include initial sounds, vowel sounds, and exercises for blending these sounds to form words and organise them into sentences. With clear instructions, the packs are designed for adults to guide children or groups through word building and sentence making. The learning experience is enhanced with fun activities such as word games, snap, and bingo. Children are encouraged to personalise their learning materials and repeat exercises until they are confident with the words, ensuring the process is both educational and enjoyable.