Zoggy Plays Football - Teacher Notes

The 'Spell With Phonics' segment within the 'Mission Spelling Zero' scheme introduces young learners to the enchanting world of phonics through the engaging tale of 'Zoggy Plays Football'. This structured course is designed to guide children through their first steps in reading and spelling, incorporating a variety of phonic sounds such as 'igh', 'augh', 'ough', the 'long u' sound, as well as tackling the classic spelling rule 'i before e except after c'. Additionally, it covers silent letters, along with an array of prefixes and suffixes. Teachers and parents are encouraged to read the story with their children to familiarise them with these elements before testing their spelling abilities with specific words from the narrative.

As part of the 'Mission Spelling Zero' series, learners will journey through seven levels, each represented by a different colour of the rainbow, gradually building their reading and spelling proficiency. Zoggy, a charismatic alien with exceptional computer skills, serves as the children's guide. Starting with initial sounds and progressing to double consonant blends and vowel digraphs, Zoggy makes phonics both fun and accessible. As children climb the levels, their phonic skills become a powerful asset for their continued educational journey. The series also includes writing booklets, allowing children to practice their handwriting, construct sentences, and engage in games that reinforce their learning. 'Mission Spelling Zero' is available in both digital and paperback formats across various online and physical educational bookstores, and spans a concise 35 pages of interactive content.