Off we go with Read Write Inc
This week the Reception children started working on the phonics programme Read Write Inc.
The programme developed by Ruth Miskin provides a structured and systematic approach to teaching Literacy. It is used by more than a quarter of the UK`s primary schools and is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. Each Read Write Inc programme meets the higher expectations of the National Curriculum and uses effective assessment to accelerate every child`s progress.
The children were clearly excited to be working on the programme and listened with a high level of concentration.The individual sounds are called speed sounds because we want the children to read them effortlessly.
This week the children started by learning the first four of their speed sounds m ,a ,d and s. With each letter sound comes a picture to help the children visualise the letter shape
m- For Maisie`s mmmm mountain -handwrite: Maisie ,mountain,mountain
a- For a-a-a-a apple- handwrite : Round the apple down the leaf
d- d-d-d-dinosaur-handwrite: Round his bottom, up his tall neck, down to his feet
s-sssssnake-handwrite:slither down the snake.
With the children we practised hearing the sound that each letter made, saying the new sound and thinking of words that began with each sound. We also practised handwriting each letter concentrating on the correct starting points.
If you can give any time to helping with these speed sounds and the letter formation that would be wonderful.
For further information the You tube link below is very helpful in knowing the correct pronunciation of the speed sounds.
https://youtu.be/5J2Ddf_0Om8
