Introduces Consonant Digraphs, Sh, Ch, Th, & words ending in Y (3 years +) - Teacher Notes

The Teacher Notes introduce an engaging method for teaching young children, aged three years and older, to read using Consonant Digraphs such as 'sh', 'ch', 'th', and words that end with the letter 'y'. Guinea Pig Education has developed a reading scheme that aims to significantly reduce the time it takes for children to learn reading skills, suggesting that with this innovative approach, children can learn to read within six months to a year. The scheme begins with pre-reading materials that focus on phonics, which is the understanding of the sounds that letters and combinations of letters make.

These Pre Reader Work Packs are designed for non-readers and provide a foundational toolset for decoding approximately 80% of words in the English language through phonics, with the remaining 20% learned through recognition and repetition. The material is structured to introduce initial consonant sounds and vowel sounds, encouraging children to blend these sounds to form words and eventually sentences. The packs offer clear instructions for the adult leading the session, whether it's for an individual child or a group, and include enjoyable activities such as word games to enhance the learning experience. Children are encouraged to engage with the material daily, personalise it with their own creative touches, and only progress when they have a firm grasp of the content. Through repetition and play, the aim is for children to find joy in the process of learning to read.