phonics

Picture books are a wonderfully simple tool that can unlock a wide range of skills under the EYFS. From the more obvious literacy development through to social skills and understanding the world, they deserve a spotlight. In this post we share our love for literature as well as our top tips for making use of picture books in your setting...

We know that reading helps pupils to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually and socially. We also know that phonics is a key element in helping children to become successful readers. Phonics is a method that helps children decode words using phonemes. Before we get to the fun part, let’s cover some basic terminology. Phonics outdoors Phonics - Phonics teaches children to listen...