I Spy A Cat - Teacher Notes (Writing And Comprehension Practice)

The 'I Spy A Cat' teacher notes provide guidance on utilising supplementary worksheets aimed at children aged 4 to 8 years for writing and comprehension practice. These worksheets are designed to be used in conjunction with the book 'I Spy A Cat', which is part of the 'Mission Spelling Zero' series. This particular resource is beneficial only if the children have access to 'I Spy A Cat', found within the purple level of the scheme. The workbook offers a variety of follow-up activities that reinforce phonics, such as reinforcing letter sounds, and provides exercises for tracing and writing letters and words. Additionally, it includes simple comprehension tasks based on the story to enhance understanding.

'Mission Spelling Zero' is an innovative and structured course aimed at helping young learners take their first steps in reading and spelling. The series consists of books in 7 levels, each corresponding to a colour of the rainbow, and is designed to assist children in acquiring fundamental reading and spelling skills. A key feature of this course is the introduction of a new character, Zoggy, an alien with exceptional computer skills who makes learning phonics an engaging experience. Zoggy guides children through initial sounds, double consonant blends, and vowel digraphs. As children progress through the levels, their phonic skills become a valuable tool for accelerating future learning. The scheme also includes a series of writing booklets, which allow children to practice handwriting, write first sentences, and play educational games that consolidate their learning.