Supporting Phonics at home

What else can I do to help my child read?

Read a variety of books to your child (fiction, non-fiction, rhymes etc). 

Discuss the different features of various books.

Talk about the books and other reading materials that you have shared.

Explain the meaning of new words. 

Most importantly though, show the fun that can be gained by listening to stories and reading a range of texts. E.g. reading and then following a recipe together.

Don't forget reading cereal packets, shopping lists, road signs, web pages, magazines, newspapers etc are also useful ways to practise reading.

Click on the following links to watch some helpful videos for parents from the Ruth Miskin website:
 
 
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What resources are available to support my child’s reading and writing at home?

There is no necessity to buy any resources for your child's RWI learning, since the school will provide you with the book bag books that exactly match your child's reading abilities. However, if you are keen to have personal resources at home, these are some of the most useful itmes to purchase from Amazon:-

  • Set 1/2/3 flashcards
  • My Reading and Writing Kit age 3-5 – Set 1 Speed Sounds and blending
  • My Reading and Writing Kit ages 5-7 – Red Ditty books
  • My Reading and Writing Kit ages 5-7- Set 2 Speed Sounds, Green and Purple Storybooks
 
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