Read And Write Sentences With The Sentence Maker - 'Sam In Class' (3 +) - Teacher Notes

"Sam In Class: Read And Write Sentences With The Sentence Maker" is an educational resource designed for children aged 3 and above, aimed at enhancing their reading and writing skills. The material introduces fundamental phonetic components such as 'ch' and 'th', as well as initial and final consonant blends. By reading the story 'Sam In Class' aloud and using the sentence maker, children can engage in interactive learning by reconstructing the story with cut-out words or arranging sentences on a table. This hands-on approach encourages children to experiment with sentence structure and word formation.

The Pre Reader Work Packs, created by Guinea Pig Education, follow an innovative methodology that believes in the potential for children to learn reading skills rapidly—within six months to a year. These packs focus on phonics, teaching children to recognise and pronounce phonic sounds, which are the building blocks for deciphering approximately 80% of the English language. The remaining 20% of words are learned through visual recognition and repetition. The packs include a variety of activities such as word games, which make learning enjoyable and reinforce the child's understanding of phonics. The structured nature of the material ensures a systematic progression in learning, with each new sound building upon the previous one. Children are encouraged to practise daily, personalise their learning with creative drawings, and only move forward once they are comfortable with the current material, making the journey to reading both engaging and rewarding.