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Literacy/ phonics resources and videos
Phonics
In Reception we learn phase 2 and phase 3 phonics. We may move onto phase 4 towards the end of the year. It is important to know the letters of the alphabet, but in reading we teach the sounds of the letters rather than the letter names. We can then blend these sounds together to say a word,
e.g. s-a-t -----> sat! We learn phonics through a scheme called ‘Phonics bug’ and also through sound boxes.
Phonics - Phase 2 and 3 sound mats
Phonics - Phase 4 and 5 sound mats
Cursive handwriting
Simple sentences
High Frequency words
These are 45 words to learn to read and write by the end of Reception. They are called high frequency words, because we use them so often. Your child will be able to move up the word bands on our 'reading rocket' and ‘spelling rocket’. Once all of the words have been learned, your child will 'land on the moon' and can choose a prize from the prize box! Many of the high frequency words are 'tricky' words which you cannot 'sound out'. They are 'sight' words which your child will learn to read.
Reception High Frequency words
Reception High Frequency Word - Flashcards
Reception High Frequency Words - Handwriting
High Frequency words - Bands 1 - 10
High Frequency words - Bands 11 - 20
High Frequency words - Bands 21 - 30
Sound boxes
Sound box table
