Read The Story Bad Cat. Revise ‘ea’ - Teacher Notes

The 'Learn To Read With Phonics Reading Packs' are an effective tool for teaching children to read, with a particular focus on the phonetic sound 'ea' in the story 'Bad Cat'. These reading packs are designed to be versatile and can be used by children aged 4 and upwards, including those who are older but reluctant to read, such as 7 to 9-year-olds, children facing learning difficulties, and those for whom English is not their first language. The packs are ideal for one-on-one sessions or small group settings, involving a teacher or a parent/guardian working alongside the child.

Structured around a course that integrates 44 phonic sounds into engaging texts, children follow the adventures of a lovable character named Sam. As they read, they are encouraged to search for hidden sounds within the stories, which not only makes the process interactive but also helps in memorising the sounds. The ultimate goal is for children to recognise and read 80% of words in the English language by breaking them down into sounds or syllables. The reading packs also include stories like 'The Bouncing Castle' and 'The Famous Cousin From The Country' which help reinforce more complex sounds. After completing the course, children are prepared to advance to independent reading of books such as Roald Dahl's 'Georges Marvellous Medicine' and 'Fantastic Mr Fox'. The packs are supplemented with cut-out practice pages and feature simple text and engaging illustrations to maintain the young readers' interest and solidify their learning.