Dan’s Dog - Teacher Notes (Writing And Comprehension Practice)

'Dan's Dog' is an engaging educational resource designed for children aged 4 to 8 years, aimed at enhancing their writing and comprehension skills through no-prep, printable worksheets. These worksheets are specifically created to complement the phonic reading and spelling book 'Dan's Dog', which is part of the 'Mission Spelling Book' series. To make the most of these activities, it is essential that children have access to 'Dan's Dog' from the blue level of the 'Mission Spelling Zero' scheme. The workbook offers a variety of exercises that reinforce the phonetic concepts introduced in the book, such as solidifying letter sounds, and providing opportunities for tracing, writing letters and words, as well as engaging in simple comprehension exercises based on the story.

The 'Mission Spelling Zero' scheme presents a structured course to help young learners take their initial steps in reading and spelling. It consists of a series of books spread across seven levels, each represented by a different colour of the rainbow, with the goal of assisting children in acquiring basic reading and spelling abilities. The series introduces a captivating new character named Zoggy, an alien with exceptional computer skills, who guides children through learning initial sounds, double consonant blends, and vowel digraphs. As children progress through the levels, their phonic skills become an invaluable tool for accelerating future learning. Alongside the phonic books, the scheme also offers a collection of writing booklets where children can practice their handwriting, craft their first sentences, and play games that reinforce their learning, making 'Mission Spelling Zero' a comprehensive approach to early literacy development.