In Year One, children will learn the 44 sounds of the English language, which are called phonemes, and how to blend these sounds together to read words. Children will also learn about digraphs and trigraphs, which are two or three letters that make one sound, as well as learning split digraphs, where a vowel sound is split by a consonant, such as in “bike” or “cake”.
Here are some tips to help a child in Year One with phonics:
- Read with them regularly: Reading together is an essential way to help your child with their phonics. Encourage them to sound out words they don’t know and help them understand the meaning of new words.
- Play phonics games: Phonics games can make learning fun and engaging. There are many free online resources available, such as “Phonics Bloom” and “Teach Your Monster to Read.”
- Use phonics flashcards: Flashcards can be a useful tool to help children learn and practice letter sounds, blends, and words.
- Practise writing: Encourage your child to practice writing letters, words, and simple sentences.
- Create a phonics wall: A phonics wall is a space in your home or classroom where you can display letters, sounds, and words.
Remember to keep the learning experience fun and engaging, and to celebrate your child’s successes along the way.
Learn to Read game
The Galt Toys, Learn to Read, Reading Game, Ages 5 Years Plus is a reading game designed to help children learn to read. It comes with a set of games that are designed to help children learn phonics and sight word
The game is well-designed and engaging, with colourful illustrations and fun activities that keep children interested and motivated. The game is also easy to set up and play, making it a great choice for parents who want to help their children develop reading skills at home.
Word for Word Phonics word building game
Wooden Phonics Cards
The Wooden English Phonics Cards Complete Set is a comprehensive and engaging learning tool designed to help children learn the basics of English phonics. This set includes both tricky and Decodable Words, as well as initial sounds, making it a complete resource for early readers.
The First Initial Sounds section features cards that focus on the initial sounds of words, such as “a” for apple and “b” for ball. This helps children to develop their phonemic awareness and strengthen their ability to recognise and sound out words.
The set comes in a sturdy box for easy storage and transport, making it perfect for use at home, in the classroom, or on the go.
Phonics Pebble Set
The Phonics Pebble Set is a collection of 64 smooth, tactile pebbles designed to help children learn phonics in a fun and engaging way. Each pebble features either a printed letter or digraph (two letters representing one sound).
The set includes the full range of phonics sounds, as well as some additional common letter combinations and alternative spellings. The set comes with a handy guide providing activity suggestions and phonics teaching tips, making it a great resource for parents, teachers, and homeschooling families.
Popcorn Sight Word Game
The Pop for Sight Words Game is an engaging and interactive way for children to practise reading sight words. The game includes 92 popcorn pieces, each with a sight word printed on it, and a popcorn container.
To play the game, children take turns drawing a popcorn piece from the container and reading the sight word on it aloud. If they read the word correctly, they get to keep the popcorn piece. If they draw a “pop!” piece, they must return all their popcorn pieces to the container. The player with the most popcorn pieces at the end of the game wins.
Unifix Reading Cubes
This handy tub contains cubes with various letters and letter blends printed on each of its six sides. The letter blends commonly included in the set are those that are frequently used in the English language, such as “ch,” “sh,” “th,” and “wh.”
These cubes can be used to support the teaching of phonics, spelling, and vocabulary. Children can use the cubes to build words by connecting them together. They can also use the cubes to identify beginning and ending sounds, syllables, and other phonetic patterns.
Sentence Building Flashcards
The “Sentence Building Flashcards” features 55 brightly coloured flashcards for children to create and read simple sentences. These flashcards are designed for children in Year One (ages 5-6) of the UK National Curriculum and can also be useful for children who are learning English as a second language.
These activities are designed to help children develop their vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills, while also building their confidence in reading and writing.
Phonics Card Game
The Phonics Card Game is a three-level box set that is designed to help children develop their phonemic awareness skills, which are essential for learning how to read and write.
The first level focuses on simple vowel and consonant sounds, while the second level introduces more complex sounds such as diphthongs and consonant blends. The third level focuses on even more advanced sounds and features longer words.
Sight Word Bingo
Learning Resources Sight Word Bingo Multicolour is a fun and engaging educational game designed to help children learn and recognise sight words.
The game includes 4 double-sided bingo cards, featuring common sight words that children need to know. Learning Resources Sight Word Bingo Multicolour is suitable for children aged 5 and above, making it a perfect educational tool for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. It helps children develop their reading and language skills, improve their vocabulary, and enhance their cognitive abilities in a fun and interactive way.
Speed Spelling Game
The Orchard Toys Speed Spelling Game is an educational spelling game designed for children between the ages of 5 and 8 years old. This game helps children improve their phonics and spelling skills in a fun and engaging way.
This game encourages children to think creatively and quickly, while also improving their spelling and phonics skills. It can also help build their confidence in their language abilities.
Phonics Dominoes
Phonics Dominoes (long vowels) includes 120 durable, colour-coded dominoes that feature long vowel sounds and word parts.
Each domino includes a clear, easy-to-read starter that corresponds with the long vowel sound on the other end of the domino. With these dominoes, children can build multiple words and practise their phonics skills.
Colour Coded Phonics
The set includes 104 letters, which are all in uppercase and lowercase, and are colour-coded to help children identify different letter sounds. The set also includes a handy storage box, which makes it easy to keep the letters organised and in one place.
This is a great educational tool for parents and teachers who want to help children learn phonics and spelling in a fun and engaging way. The letters can be used on any magnetic surface, such as a whiteboard or fridge, making them perfect for use at home or in the classroom.
Word Construction
Learning Resources Word Construction is a fun and educational game designed to help children develop their language and spelling skills. With this game, kids can create words by combining different letter blocks to form a variety of words.
The blocks are designed to fit together easily, allowing children to experiment with different combinations and create new words. It comes with an activity guide that includes ideas for games and activities that can be used to reinforce word recognition and spelling skills.
