Phonics

Here at St.Gilbert's, children begin their reading journey within their first week of school. We use the Read Write Inc. Programme, which is a popular phonics scheme.

A parent's guide to this programme is available on the Oxford Owl website. Please use the link below.

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/

You will be able to find a selection of useful videos, such as how to pronounce the set 1, 2 and 3 sounds.

What is Phonics?

Below is a link to a useful Read, Write Inc. video that explains how Read, Write Inc. helps your child to read quickly and easily.

http://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/t1VV6Vay/LmcKErVS

Supporting Reading at Home

The Open University -Reading for Pleasure

This website holds a host of ideas for encouraging reading at home. They use the following three core principles - 'Reading aloud', 'Time to read as a family', and 'Book chats'. They also have lots of useful links to book award winners, digital books and story time ideas.

Reading at Home Archive - Reading for Pleasure (ourfp.org)

Reading Top Tips

Download Document

This resource comprises three short films and support materials to help parents, families and carers read books conversationally and creatively to children. Working with Macmillan Children’s Books, the films use a selection of their picture books and a poetry collection to support families with reading to different ages of children. To access this resource, please use this link. Book Chat: Reading with your Child - Reading for Pleasure (ourfp.org)

Reading aloud to children: 7 steps to making it magical.

There is no blueprint for reading aloud, but these simple steps from Professor Teresa Cremin will help you relax and enjoy the special time that is sharing a book with your child.

Please use the following link. Reading aloud to children: 7 steps to making it magical - OU News