A Disaster Strikes: Learn More Silent Letters As In 'knock' - Teacher Notes

Phonics Reading Packs offer a dynamic and engaging way to teach children to read within a six-month period. These packs are versatile, suitable for a wide age range starting from 4 years old, and are especially beneficial for reluctant readers aged 7 to 9+, children with learning difficulties, and those for whom English is an additional language. The structured learning approach is designed for use in one-to-one sessions or small group settings, involving either a teacher and child or a parent/guardian and child partnership.

The core of the Phonics Reading Packs is a series of stories featuring a character named Sam, which incorporate 44 phonic sounds into the narrative. As children delve into these tales, they engage in a fun hunt for hidden sounds, gradually building up their knowledge. This method allows them to decode 80% of English words by breaking them down into sounds or syllables. The programme also includes advanced stories, such as 'The Bouncing Castle' and 'The Famous Cousin From The Country', which reinforce more complex sounds. After completing the course, children are well-prepared to transition to independent reading of books like Roald Dahl's 'George's Marvellous Medicine' and 'Fantastic Mr Fox'. Additionally, the packs contain cut-out practice pages and vibrant illustrations to reinforce learning and captivate young readers.