Zoggy At The Hospital - Teacher Notes (Writing And Comprehension Practice)

The 'Zoggy At The Hospital' teacher notes offer a comprehensive guide for educators and parents to support children aged 4 to 8 years in their writing and comprehension journey. The resource provides no-preparation, printable worksheets that complement the phonics reading and spelling book 'Zoggy At The Hospital'. These worksheets are designed to reinforce specific phonetic sounds, including ow, ou, oar, au, aw, soft c, and soft g, while also practicing essential basic comprehension skills. To ensure the worksheets are effective, it is recommended that they are used in conjunction with the 'Zoggy At The Hospital' book, which is part of the orange level in the 'Mission Spelling Zero' scheme. The workbook includes activities such as reinforcing letter sounds, tracing, writing letters and words, learning spellings, and simple comprehension exercises based on the story.

Introducing the 'Mission Spelling Zero' scheme, this innovative approach to early literacy development is structured across seven levels, each represented by a different colour of the rainbow. It is designed to help young learners acquire foundational reading and spelling abilities. Central to this scheme is the character Zoggy, an alien with exceptional computer skills, who engages children with his stories while teaching them about initial sounds, double consonant blends, and vowel digraphs. As children progress through the levels, their phonics skills become a powerful tool for accelerating future learning. The scheme also includes a series of writing booklets where children can practice handwriting, compose their first sentences, and play educational games that reinforce what they have learned. 'Mission Spelling Zero' is an exciting and structured course that promises to make the first steps in reading and spelling engaging and enjoyable for young learners.