Dan’s Dog Runs - Teacher Notes

Dan's Dog Runs is an educational resource that focuses on enhancing children's understanding of final consonant blends and double consonant endings. The material is designed to be used in conjunction with a story that helps young learners to reinforce the phonic sounds and practise the spellings provided. It's an ideal supplement to the Phonic Writing Practice & Comprehension worksheets, which aim to further develop a child's reading and writing capabilities through structured exercises and engaging activities.

The resource is part of the 'Mission Spelling Zero' scheme, a comprehensive and structured course aimed at helping children take their initial steps in reading and spelling. The course is comprised of a series of books, each represented by a colour of the rainbow, which corresponds to different levels of phonic and spelling proficiency. The scheme introduces a new character, Zoggy, an alien with exceptional computer skills, who guides children through the learning process. Starting with initial sounds, Zoggy leads young learners to master double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. As children progress through the levels, their phonic skills become a valuable tool that enhances their future learning. Additionally, 'Mission Spelling Zero' includes a series of writing booklets that allow children to practise their handwriting, construct first sentences, and play educational games that solidify their newfound knowledge.