Zoggy Has A Picnic - Teacher Notes (Writing And Comprehension Practice)

The 'Zoggy Has A Picnic' teacher notes provide guidance on utilising the companion book for the 'Mission Spelling Book: Zoggy Has A Picnic', specifically tailored for young learners aged between 4 to 8 years. This workbook is an integral part of the 'Mission Spelling Zero' scheme and is recommended for use only if the children have access to the main storybook. The workbook offers a variety of follow-up activities which are designed to reinforce the phonetic sound work covered in the story. These activities include the reinforcement of letter sounds, as well as tracing and writing letters and words. Additionally, it contains simple comprehension exercises that are based on the story to further enhance the children's understanding and retention of the material.

'Mission Spelling Zero' is an innovative and structured course that aims to assist children in taking their initial steps in reading and spelling. The scheme consists of seven levels, each represented by a different colour of the rainbow, and is focused on helping young learners develop foundational reading and spelling skills. The course introduces a unique character named Zoggy—an alien with exceptional computer skills—who makes learning engaging for children. Zoggy guides the learners through the basics of phonics, starting with initial sounds and progressing to more complex concepts such as double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. As children progress through the levels, their phonic skills become a valuable tool, accelerating their future learning. Moreover, the scheme includes a series of writing booklets filled with handwriting practice, sentence writing, and educational games, all of which serve to consolidate the children's learning and make the journey of reading and spelling with 'Mission Spelling Zero' both effective and enjoyable.