English Guidance - Reading, Phonics and Spelling
Supporting Early Readers and Reluctant Readers
A demonstration of some of the ways you can support your child if they are an early or reluctant reader.
How to Sound Button During Reading
A demonstration of sound buttoning to support phonics application during reading.
Introducing a Fiction Book
A demonstration of the initial discussion when sharing a story book.
Book Discussion During Reading
A demonstration of questions to ask in the middle of sharing a story.
Discussing the Book After Reading
A demonstration of questions you can ask when you have finished sharing a book.
Talking about Non-Fiction Texts
A demonstration of the conversation between adult and child when sharing the features of non-fiction texts. There is a list of key questions at the end.
Sharing a Play
A demonstration showing you how to share a book version of a play. There is a list of key questions at the end.
Phase 2 Phonics Pronunciations and Actions
A demonstration of the actions and pronunciations of our Phase 2 phonemes.
Phase 3 Phonics Pronunciations and Actions
A demonstration of the actions and pronunciations of our Phase 3 phonemes
Phase 5 Phonics Pronunciation and Actions
A demonstration of the actions and pronunciations of our Phase 5 phonemes.
Words within Words
A demonstration of finding words within words to practise spellings and a top tip for spelling 'when' 'what' and 'where'.
Using Paint to Practise Spellings
A demonstration of two ways to practise spellings using paints.
Treasure Hunt and Picture Mnemonics
Complete a treasure hunt around the house whilst still practising your spellings. As an alternative, get those drawing pencils out and spell your word using pictures for each letter. Have Fun!
Games to Practise Spellings
A demonstration showing you how to play some everyday games such as noughts and crosses whilst still practising your spellings.
Rainbow Write and Pyramid Write
A demonstration of two activities to help you practise your spellings.
Circle the Vowels, Shape and Draw the Word and Spelling Baseball
A demonstration of three spelling practise activities.
Trace the Shape, 3D Words and Across-Down
A demonstration of three spelling practise activities.
Silly Letters and Acrostic Poems
A demonstration of 2 activities to help you practise your spellings - silly letters or an acrostic poem.