The Holiday - Learn The Phonic Sound ou and ow - Teacher Notes

The "Learn The Phonic Sounds ou and ow" reading packs are a comprehensive and engaging resource for teaching children to read through phonics. These packs are suitable for a broad age range, starting from 4 years old, and are particularly beneficial for older children who might be reluctant readers, those with learning difficulties, and non-native English speakers. The reading packs are designed for one-on-one sessions or small group learning, where a teacher, parent, or guardian can work closely with the child.

The structured course is centered around a charming character named Sam and his adventures, which cleverly incorporate 44 phonic sounds into the storyline. As children read, they are encouraged to look for hidden sounds, gradually building their phonetic knowledge to decode 80% of words in the English language. The reading packs also include additional stories like "The Bouncing Castle" and "The Famous Cousin From The Country," which help reinforce more complex sounds. By the end of the program, children are well-prepared to move on to independent reading of books such as Roald Dahl's 'George's Marvellous Medicine' and 'Fantastic Mr Fox'. To support memory retention, the packs offer cut-out practice pages, matching words and phrases to pictures, all accompanied by simple text and attractive colour sketches. The packs can be used in a flexible order, tailored to the specific phonetic sound a child is learning, with a suggested progression for complete beginners.