Stage 3: Reading CVC Words guidance - Resource

The All Aboard Phonics Plus Manual provides a comprehensive guide for teaching Stage 3, focusing on reading CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words, as well as VC (vowel-consonant) and VCC (vowel-consonant-consonant) words. This stage is crucial for developing children's decoding and blending skills. The manual includes a Word Bank, sorted by phase, which contains an array of simple words to be used throughout the sessions. The lesson plans are structured into five sessions, each offering a variety of interactive activities such as 'Word Play', 'Go Fish', and 'Full Circle', designed to engage children and enhance their reading abilities. These activities utilize resources like grapheme cards, pictophone cards, and Trainertext word cards to create a dynamic learning environment.

As part of the Stage 3 resources, educators are equipped with word cards, a toy boat or cutout, a 'Climb The Mast' sheet, and a 'Word Whirlpool' sheet, among other materials. The sessions incorporate games like 'True or False?', where children read phrases and determine their veracity, and 'Word Sort', which involves categorizing words under the correct vowel pictophone. To assess progress, children are asked to read a list of 20 CVC words, including both real and nonsense words, to determine their readiness for the next stage. The manual also suggests checking the minimum text size that is comfortable for the child to read and includes eye tracking exercises if necessary. The Word Bank provides a list of simple words for each phase, which can be used to draw from in classroom activities, ensuring a tailored and effective approach to each child's learning journey.