Phonics, Reading And Writing
Phonics Resources
Phonics is delivered in school using "Letters and Sounds" . Each year group works within particular phases. Click on the relevant year group/phase to access phonics resources they can use.
To see how the phonics sounds should be pronounced, please see Oxford Owl's Pure Sounds video.
You may also find the Phonics Play and Teach Your Monster To Read websites useful.
Reading and Writing Resources
Literacy Shed - 40 Book-based Activities
Oxford Owl - Author Videos: Storytelling, Draw-alongs And Challenges
Tips For Getting Your Family Reading Together
5 Ways To Encourage Children To Read
West Berkshire Libraries e-books
Oak National Academy - Virtual School Library
Words For Life - Parent Support
Book Trust - Books and Reading
Book Trust - Bookfinder - Find Children's Books For Every Age
Recommended Reads By Year Group
Branching Out Book Recommendations
Elevenses with The World of David Walliams
Spelling Resources
It is important that the children continue to practise their spelling regularly at home. We have put together a range of fun and practical ideas for practising spellings from the statutory spelling lists. We have also included a guide to finding spelling activities on Purple Mash.
Fun and Practical Spelling Practice for KS1
Years 1 and 2 Spelling PowerPoint
Years 1 and 2 Spelling Activity Sheets
Fun and Practical Spelling Practice for KS2
Years 3 and 4 Spelling PowerPoint
Years 3 and 4 Spelling Activity Sheets
Years 5 and 6 Spelling PowerPoint
Years 5 and 6 Spelling Activity Sheets