Play Bingo And Snap To Reinforce The Phonic Sound CK (3 years +) - Teacher Notes

Guinea Pig Education presents a dynamic approach to teaching early reading skills with their Pre Reader Work Packs, designed for children aged three years and above. These packs utilise phonics, focusing on the sounds within words, to provide a foundational 'tool' for young learners. By engaging with these sounds, children can decipher approximately 80% of words in the English language, while the remaining 20% are learned through recognition and repetition. The packs are structured to introduce initial sounds, such as 'b' and 'd', and vowel sounds like in 'a', as part of the word 'cat', helping children to blend these sounds to form words and eventually construct sentences.

These Pre Reader packs are not only educational but also interactive and enjoyable. They include word games like Bingo and Snap, specifically designed to reinforce the phonic sound 'ck'. The repetitive nature of the games ensures that children become familiar with the words associated with this sound. The packs come with clear instructions, making them straightforward for an adult to guide a child or a group of children through the learning process. Children are encouraged to personalise their learning by adding their own creative touches to the drawings provided. The goal is to make learning to read an exciting and fun experience, with the recommendation that the material should be practised daily and progression should only occur once the child is comfortable with the current content. This structured, step-by-step method builds confidence and reading ability in a short span of time, aiming to teach children to read within six months to a year.