Learn The Phonic Sound Soft c (as in mice) - Teacher Notes

Teacher notes for the 'Learn The Phonic Sound Soft c (as in mice)' provide educators and parents with a structured approach to teaching children how to read using phonics. The reading packs are designed to be flexible and user-friendly, suitable for a broad age range starting from 4 years old and particularly beneficial for older reluctant readers, children with learning difficulties, and those for whom English is an additional language. These packs are ideal for one-to-one sessions or small group settings, fostering a collaborative learning experience between the teacher or parent and the child.

The course is comprehensive, incorporating 44 phonic sounds into engaging texts about a character named Sam, allowing children to discover and learn sounds in a playful manner. As children progress through the stories and activities, they develop the ability to decode 80% of words in the English language by breaking them down into individual sounds or syllables. The packs also include stories like 'The Bouncing Castle' and 'The Famous Cousin From The Country' to reinforce more complex sounds. Supplementary activities, such as matching words and phrases to pictures, are included to help cement the sounds in the child's memory. By the end of the program, children are well-prepared to transition to independent reading of more complex texts.