Phase 2 Phonics

Phase 2 Phonics

Phase 2 Phonics How is Phonics Taught? Phonics is taught in phases, starting in the preschool setting and continuing until year 2. Phase 1 is usually covered in the preschool setting as well as in Reception and is all about speaking and listening. Following on from...
Phase 1 Phonics

Phase 1 Phonics

Phase 1 Phonics How is Phonics Taught? Phonics is taught in phases, starting in the preschool setting and continuing until year 2. Phase 1 is usually covered in the preschool setting as well as in Reception and is all about speaking and listening. Following on from...
How to teach my child to read and write

How to teach my child to read and write

How to teach my child to read and write I was a primary school teacher for over ten years, but I focussed on teaching upper primary levels, so generally 8–11-year-olds. When the Covid pandemic hit, lockdown began and my daughter who had just started Reception was...
Summer Holiday Reading Challenge

Summer Holiday Reading Challenge

Summer Holiday Reading Challenge Reading challenges can be a fun and effective way to encourage children to read more and improve their reading skills. Here are a few ideas for reading challenges that you can use with your primary school-aged children:   The...