Zoggy At The Garden Centre - Teacher Notes

"Zoggy at the Garden Centre" is an educational resource designed to assist young learners in mastering long vowel sounds, the concept of the 'magic e', and various vowel digraphs such as 'ee', 'ar', 'er', 'ir', 'or', 'ur', and 'oo'. By reading through the story, children can reinforce their understanding of these phonic sounds and practice the spellings provided. To further support the learning process, the resource includes no-preparation, printable worksheets that cover Phonic Writing Practice and Comprehension, ensuring that students can reinforce the sounds they have been taught in an engaging and effective manner.

The resource is part of the innovative 'Mission Spelling Zero' scheme, which is comprised of a series of books spread across seven levels, each corresponding to a colour of the rainbow. This structured course is designed to help children take their initial steps in reading and spelling. Zoggy, a friendly alien character with exceptional computer skills, guides children through the learning process, starting with initial sounds and progressing to double consonant blends and vowel digraphs. As children advance through the levels, their phonic skills become a vital tool in accelerating future learning. The scheme also includes a series of writing booklets, allowing young learners to practice handwriting, construct their first sentences, and engage in games that consolidate their learning. "Mission Spelling Zero" is available in both digital download and paperback formats from online retailers and good book and education outlets, comprising 39 pages of educational content.