Week 32, lesson 3 Apply Activity - Phonics Phase 5, unit 4 - Resource

The Apply Activity for Week 32, Day 3, is an engaging task designed to help children practice their phonics skills in Phase 5, Unit 4. The activity involves a hands-on approach where children are encouraged to cut out squares that contain words or parts of words. These squares are then used by the children to piece together coherent sentences, enhancing their understanding of word construction and sentence formation. For example, they will combine "She" with "watch" and "es" to form the sentence "She watches her teeth," and similarly, "He" with "dig" and "s" to create "He digs an egg." The activity not only aids in reinforcing phonics knowledge but also promotes fine motor skills through the cutting exercise and cognitive skills in sentence structuring.

Additional sentences for the children to construct include "Rose fries a hole" and "Arjun brushes a film." These sentences incorporate a mix of sight words and words that require blending of sounds, offering a comprehensive learning experience. This interactive method of learning allows children to visually and physically manipulate the words, which can be particularly beneficial for kinaesthetic learners. By engaging with the language in a tangible way, children are able to better grasp the principles of phonics that are essential for reading and writing development.