Learn Long Y and Short Y. Read the sentences - Teacher Notes

Teaching children the intricacies of the English language can be a delightful journey, especially with resources such as the Phonics Reading Packs. These packs are ingeniously crafted to assist children as young as four years old, including those who may be hesitant or older readers up to 9 years old or more. They are also particularly beneficial for children facing learning challenges or for whom English is not their first language. The structured program focuses on learning both long and short 'Y' sounds, using sentences that incorporate these phonics to facilitate reading.

The Phonics Reading Packs are designed for interactive learning, perfect for one-on-one sessions or small group settings, involving a teacher, parent, or guardian working alongside a child. The course is built around the adventures of a character named Sam, cleverly weaving a total of 44 phonic sounds into the storyline. As children engage with the text, they are encouraged to hunt for hidden sounds, gradually mastering the ability to decode 80% of words in English by breaking them down into sounds or syllables. The program also includes stories like 'The Bouncing Castle' and 'The Famous Cousin From The Country' to reinforce more complex sounds. Upon completion, children are well-prepared to embark on independent reading adventures with books by celebrated authors such as Roald Dahl. The packs offer additional activities, such as matching words and phrases to pictures, which help cement the sounds in the child's memory through repetition and visual association.