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

Guinea Pig Education presents an engaging and efficient approach to teaching young children how to read with their "Words To Play Snap: Fun Ways To Practise 3 Letter Phonic Words" packs, suitable for children aged 3 years and above. These packs are designed to transform non-readers into confident readers in a remarkably short period, ranging from six months to a year. The packs focus on phonics, the sounds within words, providing children with the tools to decode approximately 80% of words in the English language, while the remaining 20% are learned through recognition and repetition.

The pre-reader work packs are user-friendly with clear instructions, allowing adults to effectively guide children, or a group of children, through the foundational stages of reading. Children are introduced to initial consonant sounds, such as 'b' and 'd', and vowel sounds, like the 'a' in 'cat'. They practice blending these sounds to form words and eventually construct sentences. The learning experience is enhanced through fun word games like snap and bingo, which not only make learning enjoyable but also reinforce the child's understanding of phonics. The packs encourage daily practice and are structured in a way that each new sound builds upon the previous ones. Additionally, children are invited to personalize the materials with their own creative touches, ensuring that the process of learning to read is not just educational, but also a delightful and interactive experience.