Words To Play Bingo - Fun Ways To Practise 3 Letter Phonic Words (3 years +) - Teacher Notes

Guinea Pig Education presents an engaging approach to teaching early reading skills with their 'Words To Play Bingo: Fun Ways To Practise 3 Letter Phonic Words' designed for children aged three years and above. The philosophy behind these resources is that learning to read need not be a prolonged process; with this innovative scheme, children can potentially learn to read within six months to a year. The pre-reader work packs focus on phonics—the sounds within words—providing children with the tools to decode approximately 80% of English words, while the remaining 20% are learned through recognition and repetition.

The material within the packs is structured to introduce young learners to the initial sounds of letters, such as 'b', 'd', and vowel sounds like in 'a' for 'c...a...t', enabling them to practice blending these sounds to form words and eventually sentences. The packs come with clear instructions for the adult guiding the child or group, making it a straightforward process. To ensure the learning experience remains enjoyable, the packs include word games such as snap and bingo. Children are encouraged to personalize the materials with their own creative touches and to repeat exercises until they become familiar with the words, turning the journey of learning to read into an enjoyable and rewarding activity.