Learn Soft G (as in ginger) and how to add '...ing' to words. Read the story - Teacher Notes

The educational resource designed for teaching children how to read focuses on the soft 'g' sound, as found in the word 'ginger', and the addition of 'ing' to words. It is particularly useful for helping children understand the pronunciation of soft 'g' and the rules for adding 'ing' to words with short vowel sounds or words that have a magic 'e'. The resource includes a story that incorporates these learning points, making it an engaging way for children to practice and reinforce their phonics skills.

Suitable for a broad age range starting from 4 years old, including reluctant readers up to 9 years old or older, children with learning difficulties, and those learning English as a foreign language, these Phonics Reading Packs are structured to be interactive and effective. They are designed for one-on-one or small group sessions with a teacher, parent, or guardian. The packs build upon 44 phonic sounds, allowing children to decode 80% of words in the English language by breaking them into sounds or syllables. As children progress through the stories, such as 'The Bouncing Castle' and 'The Famous Cousin From The Country', they solidify their understanding of complex sounds. Upon completion, they're prepared to advance to independent reading of books like Roald Dahl's 'George's Marvellous Medicine' and 'Fantastic Mr Fox'. The packs also include cut-out practice pages for word and phrase matching to enhance memory retention, and the colourful sketches and simple text are designed to captivate young readers.