I Spy A Cat - Teacher Notes

The 'I Spy A Cat' teacher notes offer guidance on a resource aimed at teaching children initial sounds and three-letter words. This educational tool is part of the 'Mission Spelling Zero' scheme, which is designed to give children an engaging and structured introduction to reading and spelling. By reading the story, children can reinforce their understanding of phonic sounds and practice spelling the words presented. Teachers are encouraged to download the accompanying worksheets, which require no preparation and offer printable activities to complement the learning experience.

'Mission Spelling Zero' is a comprehensive program that spans seven levels, each represented by a different colour of the rainbow. It is tailored to assist young learners in acquiring basic reading and spelling skills. The scheme introduces children to Zoggy, a friendly alien character with exceptional computer skills, who guides them through the learning process. Starting with initial sounds, Zoggy helps children to progress to more complex concepts such as double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. As children advance through the levels, their phonics knowledge becomes a valuable tool for accelerating their future learning. Additionally, the scheme includes a series of writing booklets where children can practice handwriting, create first sentences, and play educational games to solidify their understanding. The workbooks, which correspond to each book in the series, offer follow-up activities that reinforce the phonetic work taught, including exercises on letter sounds, tracing, writing, and simple comprehension based on the story.