What is Floppy’s Phonics?
Floppy’s Phonics is a systematic, synthetic phonics program for young children, designed to teach reading and writing skills. It is part of the Oxford Reading Tree family of reading programs, and is used widely in schools in the UK and around the world.
The program includes a range of books, workbooks, and online resources, and is designed to be accessible to all children, including those with special educational needs. The program is based on the synthetic phonics approach, which teaches children to read by breaking words down into their component sounds and blending them together. The program features a friendly dog character named Floppy, who helps guide children through the various stages of the program.
Stages of Learning
Floppy’s Phonics is a phonics program developed by Oxford University Press. It consists of six stages of learning that help children develop their phonics skills.
Stage 1: Starting to Read – Children learn the sounds s, a, t, p, i, n, m, d. They also learn to blend sounds to read simple words.
Stage 2: Developing Alphabet Knowledge – Children learn new sounds including g, o, c, k, ck, e, u, r, h, b, f, ff, l, ll, ss.
Stage 3: Building Confidence – Children learn new sounds including j, v, w, x, y, z, zz, qu, ch, sh, th.
Stage 4: Becoming a Fluent Reader – Children learn new sounds including ai, ee, igh, oa, oo, ar, or, ur, ow, oi, ear, air, ure, er.
Stage 5: Building Comprehension – Children learn alternative spellings for sounds they already know and practice blending and segmenting longer words.
Stage 6: Phonics into Practice – Children apply their phonics knowledge to read books with a wide range of genres and topics. They also learn more complex spelling patterns and develop their comprehension skills.
Floppy’s Phonics Resources
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 1+: Floppy's Phonics: Sounds and Letters: Pack of 6
Floppy’s Phonics: Sounds and Letters: Pack of 6 is a set of phonics books designed to help children aged 4-5 learn to read. The set includes six paperbacks that are part of the larger Oxford Reading Tree series.
Each book in the set focuses on a particular sound or group of sounds, such as “s,” “a,” or “t.” The books are designed to be read in a specific order to help children build their phonics skills gradually.
The books feature the popular character Floppy the dog, who guides children through the stories and activities. The illustrations are bright and colorful, and the text is easy to read, with plenty of repetition to help children practice their new skills.
Floppy's Phonics: Level 5 Flashcards Cards
Floppy’s Phonics: Level 5 Flashcards are a set of cards designed to help children aged 6-7 develop their phonics and reading skills. The flashcards feature words and sounds that are part of the Level 5 curriculum of the larger Oxford Reading Tree series.
The cards are colour-coded to help children identify different sounds, and they include both common and less common words to challenge and expand children’s vocabulary.
Floppy's Phonics Sounds and Letters Cards
Oxford Reading Tree: Floppy’s Phonics: Level 5 Flashcards are a set of cards designed to help children aged 6-7 develop their phonics and reading skills.
The flashcards are an excellent resource for teachers and parents looking to help children develop their phonics and reading skills. They can be used in a variety of ways, such as in whole-class activities, small-group work, or individual practise.
Level 1+: Floppy's Phonics Fiction: Pack of 6 Paperback
Floppy’s Phonics Fiction: Pack of 6 is an excellent resource for parents and teachers looking to help young children learn to read through fun and engaging stories. The books are designed to be both educational and enjoyable, and they provide a solid foundation for future reading and literacy skills.
Each book in the set features the popular character Floppy the dog, who guides children through fun and engaging stories that use phonics-based language to help children develop their reading skills.
Level 5A: Floppy's Phonics: Sounds and Letters: Pack of 6
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5A: Floppy’s Phonics is a set of phonics books designed to help children aged 6-7 develop their reading and phonics skills.
Each book in the set focuses on a particular sound or group of sounds, such as “ou,” “oy,” or “ew.” The books are designed to be read in a specific order to help children build their phonics skills gradually.
Floppy's Phonics: Level 5 pack of 6 Paperback
Floppy’s Phonics: Sounds and Letters is a set of phonics books designed to help children aged 6-7 continue developing their reading and phonics skills. Each book in the set focuses on a particular sound or group of sounds, such as “ai,” “ee,” or “igh.” The books are designed to build on the phonics skills developed in previous levels and help children become more confident and fluent readers.
The books include a range of activities and questions to help children consolidate their learning and develop comprehension skills. They also feature a helpful guide for parents and teachers on how to use the books effectively.
Level 4: Floppy's Phonics: Sounds and Letters: Pack of 6
Level 4: Floppy’s Phonics: Sounds and Letters: Pack of 6 is an excellent resource for parents and teachers looking to help children continue to develop their reading and phonics skills. The books are designed to be both educational and engaging, and they provide a solid foundation for future reading and literacy skills.
Each book in the set focuses on a particular sound or group of sounds, such as “ay,” “ee,” or “igh.” The books are designed to build on the phonics skills developed in previous levels and help children become more confident and fluent readers.
Floppy's Phonics: Activity Book 1
Floppy’s Phonics: Activity Book 1 is a workbook designed to accompany the Floppy’s Phonics reading program for young children. The book is suitable for children in Reception or Primary 1, who are typically aged 4-5 years old.
The activity book includes a range of fun and engaging activities that are designed to help children develop their phonics skills. The activities are based on the letters and sounds covered in the Floppy’s Phonics program, and they are designed to reinforce learning and encourage children to practice their reading and writing skills. The book also includes a helpful guide for parents and teachers on how to use the activities effectively.
Floppy's Phonics Teaching Programme Poster
The Mixed Poster Pack is a set of posters designed to support the teaching of phonics as part of the Floppy’s Phonics Teaching Programme. The posters are suitable for use in classrooms or at home and are aimed at children in Reception or Primary 1, who are typically aged 4-5 years old.
The posters cover a range of phonics skills, including letter sounds, blends, and digraphs, and they are designed to reinforce learning and provide a visual reference for children.
Level 5A: Floppy's Phonics Non-Fiction: Pack of 6 Paperback
Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction is an excellent resource for parents and teachers looking to support children’s reading and phonics development. The books are carefully designed to support children’s learning, and they provide a fun and engaging way for children to develop their reading skills.
Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction is a pack of six paperback books designed to help children in Year 1/Primary 2 develop their reading skills as part of the Floppy’s Phonics program. The books are non-fiction and cover a range of interesting topics, such as plants, animals, and weather.
Level 3: Floppy's Phonics Fiction: Pack of 6
Floppy’s Phonics Level 3 books are carefully structured to support children’s phonics development, with a focus on building fluency and comprehension skills. The books use a range of phonics features, such as letter sounds, blends, and digraphs, to help children sound out and read the words.
The books are carefully designed to support children’s learning, and they provide a fun and engaging way for children to develop their reading skills.
Oxford Reading Tree Sounds & Letters Level 1
Oxford Reading Tree: Floppy Phonics Sounds & Letters Level 1 use a range of phonics features, such as letter sounds, blends, and digraphs, to help children sound out and read the words. Each book in the pack features colourful and engaging illustrations, which help to bring the stories to life and make the books more engaging for children.
Level 5: Floppy's Phonics Non-Fiction: Pack of 6
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction is a pack of six paperback books designed to help children in Year 1/Primary 2 develop their reading skills as part of the Floppy’s Phonics program. The books feature a range of non-fiction topics, such as animals, space, and weather, which are sure to capture children’s imaginations and help to build their knowledge and vocabulary.
Floppy’s Phonics Non-Fiction is an excellent resource for parents and teachers looking to support children’s reading development. The books are carefully designed to support children’s phonics learning and build their knowledge and vocabulary in a fun and engaging way.
Teaching Handbook 1 (Reception/Primary 1)
The Teaching Handbook 1 (Reception/Primary 1) is part of the Floppy’s Phonics Teaching Programme, a comprehensive set of resources designed to support the teaching of phonics to young children. The handbook is specifically designed for teachers of Reception or Primary 1 children, who are typically aged 4-5 years old.
The handbook provides detailed guidance on how to teach phonics effectively, including strategies for teaching specific sounds and letters, how to assess children’s progress, and how to plan and deliver phonics lessons. The handbook also includes a range of practical activities and games to help reinforce learning and make phonics lessons engaging and enjoyable for children.
Level 3: Floppy's Phonics: Sounds and Letters: Pack of 6
Here is set of phonics books designed to help children aged 4-5 continue developing their reading and phonics skills.
Each book in the set focuses on a particular sound or group of sounds, such as “ck,” “ng,” or “ai.” The books are designed to build on the phonics skills developed in previous levels and help children become more confident and fluent readers.
Floppy’s Phonics: Sounds and Letters is an excellent resource for parents and teachers looking to help children continue to develop their reading and phonics skills.
Teaching Handbook 2 Year 1/ Primary 2
The Teaching Handbook 2 is specifically designed for teachers of Year 1 or Primary 2 children, who are aged 5-6 years old.
The handbook provides detailed guidance on how to teach phonics effectively, including strategies for teaching specific sounds and letters, how to assess children’s progress, and how to plan and deliver phonics lessons. The handbook also includes a range of practical activities and games to help reinforce learning and make phonics lessons engaging and enjoyable for children.
The programme is designed to help children become confident and fluent readers, and it has been developed in line with the UK government’s National Curriculum guidelines.
