It is really important to read with your child everyday! All it takes is 5 minutes each day. Talk about the book, the characters in the story and use the pictures as prompts. Give opportunities for children to ask their own questions about the story, did they enjoy the book, who were their favourite characters, why?

They are so excited about reading, so share in this excitement to help to build on their confidence and reading skills.

Thank you for your continued support

 We have now taught phase 2 phonics. The children are very excited and have already started using the phonemes (Sounds) they have been taught. Many children have been practising writing letters with chalks outside and in the sand, showing great perseverance in trying to perfect the correct letter formation. This will encourage more mark making, with more children choosing to add writing to their play. Please use the sounds that we send home to support your child's phonic knowledge. Look below to hear how to pronounce phase 2 and 3 phonemes.

Shaving Foam Writing

Why not use this idea to practice writing words using the phonemes we have learnt so far.

Phonics Apps

Tracy found these fantastic free phonics apps, download them and use them as a part of your child's home learning!

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/phonicbursts-satpinmd/id1183935288

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/phonicbursts-g-o-c-k-ck-e-u-r/id1185325583

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/phonicbursts-h-b-f-ff-l-ll-ss/id1187629039

EYFS Phonics Games

• How to say the letter sounds:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqhXUW_v-1s
• Letters and Sounds (Phase 2) Games
  http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-2-games.html
• Letters and Sounds (Phase 3) Games
  http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-3-games.html
• Phonicsplay.co.uk
• Phonics games to play at home
  https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/advice-for-parents/fun-ideas-learning-at-home/fun-ideas-ages-4-5/
• Outdoor writing -
  https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-letters-with-water/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=387854140_12665868_251727