Resources and Videos
Please find below a sheet to print out to aid communication between volunteer and class teacher. Take two copies into class so you can both have each others' contact details.
The image below is a screenshot. To get a sharper image, click on the pdf link and then print out.
Meet-the-Teacher-Document9.pdf
Jolly Phonics Sound and Action
I demonstrate the first 26 letter sounds and actions in the Jolly Phonics scheme. In this video, I show you the sound and actions in the order we teach them at school.
How to blend sounds to read words
Suzy Ditchburn explains how letter sounds can be blended to read words, and gives tips on how to practise phonics with your child.
Jolly Phonics Vowel Sounds
Click on the image to download PDF of Jolly Phonics Vowel Sounds
Norfolk Reading Project Flyer
Click on the image to download the Norfolk Reading Project flyer
Speed Sounds Chart
Click on the image to download PDF of the speed sounds chart
Speed Sounds Set 2
Click on the image to download PDF of speed sounds set 2
How to pronounce pure sounds
Learn how to pronounce all 44 phonics sounds, or phonemes, used in the English language with these helpful examples from Suzy Ditchburn and her daughter.
Tricky Words
Click on the image to download PDF of tricky words document
The Alphabetic Code
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Phonics Help: 10 Top Tips
Reading Support in Action
A little video clip of a child reading to an adult to give you an idea of reading support in practice.
Monster Phonics Resources
Through fun monster characters and colour, Monster Phonics creates a love of learning through videos, PowerPoints, eBooks and flash cards.
Visit: https://monsterphonics.com/free-resources/
Sue Lloyd Teaching Children to Read and Write
https://tcrw.co.uk/ (Copy and paste this link in your browser bar)
This website is designed to provide teachers, parents and interested adults with an understanding of synthetic phonics, the reasons why some children find learning to read difficult and what can be done about it.