Introduces the phonic sounds ar, or, ir, ur and er. Read the sentences - Teacher Notes

The phonics reading packs are an innovative and engaging way for children as young as four, including those who may be reluctant readers or have learning difficulties, to master reading in English. These packs are particularly helpful for children for whom English is not their first language. The teaching method is designed for one-on-one or small group settings, involving a teacher and child or a parent and child working together. The packs introduce the phonic sounds ar, or, ir, ur, and er, and are part of a structured course that incorporates 44 phonic sounds into the text. As children read through the stories, they learn to identify these sounds within words and begin to decode 80% of the English language by breaking words down into sounds or syllables.

Utilising a character named Sam, the reading packs make the learning process enjoyable by encouraging children to search for hidden sounds within his adventures. This method ensures rapid progress in phonics understanding. Additionally, the packs include stories like "The Bouncing Castle" and "The Famous Cousin From The Country" to reinforce the more complex middle sounds. After completing the course, children are prepared to move on to independent reading, tackling books such as Roald Dahl's 'George's Marvellous Medicine' and 'Fantastic Mr Fox'. The reading packs are versatile and can be used in any order based on the sound needed, but for complete beginners, a suggested order is provided to build up from initial sounds to more complex ones. Each pack contains practice pages, fun illustrations, and a methodical approach to learning each sound, ensuring the child becomes familiar with it through repetition and association with pictures.