Literacy
In the Spring Term we are following the topic 'Wake up, Shake Up'.
Through this topic we will be exploring a variety of texts, and learning activities to explore 'Routines'.
Following are some of the stories to share and Literacy ideas to do at home:
'Literacy is crucial for children to develop a life-long love of reading. Reading consists of two dimensions: Language comprehension and word reading. These develop when adults talk with children about the world around them and the books (stories and non-fiction) they read with them, and enjoy rhymes, poems and songs together'. - Development Matters, DfE, 2021.
Sequencing Routines.
Phonics
Phonics Activities:
Listen to environmental sounds.
Sound play, explore instruments, props and voice.
Play sound bingo.
Encourage your child to look towards their own name in print and make a choice from their name and another.
Sound out the first letter in your child's name.
Explore a sound of the week. E.g S, A, T, P, I, N…..