Turning c-a-t into ‘cat’ – or how to teach blending
Kids have a lot to do when they’re learning to read. Over forty sounds (the alphabet plus sh, ch and …
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Phonics skittles – or numbers skittles – made from toilet rolls
Yes, that’s right, toilet roll phonics skittles. If that sounds a bit yucky, I agree I’d probably never use these …
3 strategies for teaching your child to read on the go
That title should really say ‘3 strategies for supporting your child with learning to read on the go’ – but …
Free printable board games for teaching phonics and numbers
It’s not always easy to practise phonics and numbers with little kids. Sometimes they’re tired. Sometimes they’d rather watch TV. …
10+ easy, fun ways to teach kids to recognise letters
Teaching your child to recognise the letters of the alphabet (and other sounds like sh and oi) isn’t hard once …
Which order should you teach sounds in phonics?
Which is the right order to teach your child the alphabet? Well, that depends why you’re doing it. If you’re …
How to teach your child letters and sounds in five easy steps
Yay! You’ve decided to teach your child to read. It’s a big task because reading isn’t one skill – it’s …
5 pre-reading skills your child needs to learn before starting school
You want to get your preschooler off to a great start with reading – but how do you even teach …
20+ Nursery Rhymes And Songs For Preschoolers (with links and lyrics)
We often hear about how important nursery rhymes are for kids’ development – and in this post you’ll find 20 …
First 100 sight words printable flashcards
When your little one starts learning to read they’ll most likely be focusing on phonics – and that’s a good …