What is Phase 2?
Letters and Sounds Phase 2 is a phonics teaching program that is used in many UK primary schools to help children develop their early reading skills. This phase focuses on teaching children to recognise and read letters of the alphabet, and to use these letters to form simple words. Here are some of the key skills and concepts covered in Phase 2:
- Learning the 26 letters of the alphabet and their sounds: Children are taught to recognise each letter and to associate it with a sound. For example, they learn that the letter “a” makes the sound “a” as in “apple”.
- Blending sounds to form words: Children learn to blend sounds together to form simple words. For example, they might blend the sounds “c-a-t” to form the word “cat”.
- Segmenting words into sounds: Children learn to break words down into individual sounds. For example, they might segment the word “cat” into the sounds “c-a-t”.
- Tricky words: Children learn to recognize some high-frequency words that do not follow phonetic patterns. For example, they might learn to read the words “the” and “to”.
- Oral blending and segmenting: Children practice saying sounds in words and then blending them together or segmenting them apart.
Overall, Phase 2 provides children with a strong foundation in phonics and sets them up for success in later reading instruction.
Resources to support Phase 2 learning
Phase 2 Phonics Cards
Flash cards Phase 2 Letters and Sounds are designed to help young children learn and reinforce their phonics skills in a fun and engaging way. These flash cards cover the key concepts and skills taught in Phase 2 of the Letters and Sounds phonics program, which is used in many UK primary schools.
ABC Cookies
Learning Resources Goodie Games ABC Cookies is an educational game designed for children aged 4 and above to help them learn the alphabet, letter recognition, and spelling skills.
The game includes a set of activity cards with suggestions for different ways to play the game, such as letter matching, word building, and spelling. The activity cards also offer tips for parents and teachers to make the game more engaging and educational for children.
Spelling Game
The Coogam See Spelling Learning Toy is an educational wooden toy designed to help young children develop their spelling, letter recognition, and shape matching skills. This STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) toy is perfect for toddlers and preschool-aged children who are beginning to learn about letters and sounds.
Word-Building Kit
Soundiculous is a fast-paced party game which involves a series of challenges where players have to guess the sounds they hear, imitate sounds, or make noises themselves to create the correct sound.
The game is fast-paced and encourages players to think on their feet, be creative, and have fun. Overall, Soundiculous is a fun and engaging game that challenges players to use their listening and creative skills in a playful and entertaining way.
Alphablocks Phonics Fun
The Alphablocks Phonics Fun Toy is an interactive educational toy designed to help young children learn letter recognition, phonics, spelling, and vocabulary in a fun and engaging way.
The toy includes 20 blocks, each featuring a different letter of the alphabet and a corresponding picture. The blocks can be stacked and rearranged to form words, helping children develop their spelling and phonics skills. The pictures on the blocks also provide visual cues to help children associate each letter with a specific word or object, expanding their vocabulary.
The toy is also a great tool for parents and teachers looking to reinforce letter recognition and phonics skills in a fun and interactive way.
Phonics Beanbags
Learning Resources Phonics Bean Bags is an educational tool designed to help children learn phonics and develop their reading and spelling skills. The set comes with 26 soft and colourful bean bags, each with a different letter of the alphabet printed on it in both uppercase and lowercase letters.
The set also includes an activity guide with suggestions for different phonics games and activities, such as letter recognition, word building, and spelling. The activity guide provides instructions for various games and activities, along with tips for parents and teachers to make the most of the Phonics Bean Bags set.
CVC Flipboard
The Junior Learning Flip Board is an interactive educational tool designed to help children learn and reinforce their phonics skills. One side of the flip board features a phonics grid with letters arranged in a grid format. Children can use the flip board to practice sounding out words by placing letter tiles on the grid and creating different words.
The other side of the flip board features a handwriting grid with a dry-erase surface. Children can use the flip board to practice writing letters and words, helping them develop their fine motor skills and handwriting abilities.
Alphabet Lotto
Orchard Alphabet Lotto is an educational board game designed to help children learn the alphabet and develop their letter recognition skills in a fun and engaging way. This game is suitable for children aged 3 and above and can be played with 2 to 5 players.
The game is designed to help children develop their letter recognition skills and expand their vocabulary. The colorful illustrations on the alphabet cards provide visual cues to help children associate each letter with a specific animal or object.
Wooden Vowel Game
The Wooden Vowel Reading Game is an educational tool designed to help children learn and reinforce their language and literacy skills.
The Baoblaze Wooden Vowel Reading Letters Sorting Spelling Games is a great tool for parents and teachers looking to reinforce language and literacy skills in a fun and interactive way. The game can be played solo or with multiple players, promoting game interaction and social skills development.
Oxford Reading Tree Book Bundle
“Oxford Reading Tree” is a reading program designed for young children to develop their reading skills. “Level 1+” is the first level in the program, intended for children who are just starting to learn to read.
This is a set of six paperback books in the “Floppy’s Phonics Fiction” series at the Level 1+ of the Oxford Reading Tree program. The books are designed to be used in a classroom or educational setting, as well as for parents to use with their children at home.
Tricky Word Cards
“Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandles Letters and Sounds Revised” is designed for children in Reception (usually ages 4-5) who are beginning to learn to read.
“Phase 2” refers to a specific stage in the program where children are introduced to a set of phonemes (sounds) and graphemes (letters) that they can use to start building words. The “Word Cards” feature words that use these sounds and letters, while the “Tricky Word Cards” feature words that cannot be easily sounded out and require memorization.
