Unleash the Power of Phonics Puzzle Books to Support Phase of the Letters and Sounds Programme

Phonics is an essential learning approach for early readers. It helps them establish a strong foundation in reading and spelling by understanding the relationships between sounds and letters in the English language. The Letters and Sounds Programme is widely used in schools to teach phonics to children. Today, we will explore the supporting phase of this programme and how phonics puzzle books can aid in reinforcing phonics skills effectively.

The Letters and Sounds Programme

The Letters and Sounds Programme is a comprehensive phonics scheme extensively used in primary schools across the UK. It focuses on teaching children synthetic phonics, which involves blending sounds together to read words. The programme is divided into different phases, each building upon the previous one and introducing new phonics concepts gradually.

Phase 6: The Supporting Phase

Phase 6 of the Letters and Sounds Programme is the extended phase designed to consolidate children's phonics knowledge and prepare them for more advanced reading and spelling. This phase focuses on improving children's spelling abilities, introducing different spelling patterns, and exploring rules and exceptions.

Phase 5 Phonics Puzzles Book 2: Supporting Phase 5 of the Letters and Sounds Programme (Phonics Puzzle Books)

by Juliet Morfitt(Kindle Edition)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7042 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	39 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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During this phase, children are exposed to various word-level activities that allow them to explore and deepen their understanding of spelling patterns and word structures. This includes activities such as investigating prefixes and suffixes, word origins, word patterns, and much more. By the end of this phase, children are expected to have mastered the common spelling patterns and gained confidence in applying them in their reading and writing.

The Power of Phonics Puzzle Books

Phonics puzzle books are an innovative and effective way to support children in their phonics journey. These books combine the fun of puzzles with the educational value of phonics, making the learning process engaging and enjoyable for young readers. There are numerous benefits to using phonics puzzle books during the supporting phase of the Letters and Sounds Programme:

1. Reinforcing Phonics Skills

Phonics puzzle books provide ample opportunities for children to practice their phonics skills in a context that feels like play. By solving puzzles, children apply their knowledge of letter sounds, blending, and segmenting to decipher words and complete activities. This reinforcement helps solidify their understanding of phonics concepts and improves their reading and spelling abilities.

2. Encouraging Independent Learning

Phonics puzzle books allow children to engage in independent learning, promoting problem-solving skills and critical thinking. Each puzzle presents a challenge that children must tackle, encouraging them to think analytically and apply their phonics knowledge creatively. This autonomy fosters confidence and a love for learning.

3. Building Vocabulary

Phonics puzzle books introduce children to a wide range of vocabulary. As they solve puzzles, children encounter new words and their corresponding pronunciation. This exposure to varied vocabulary enhances their oral language skills, expands their reading comprehension, and strengthens their overall language development.

4. Enhancing Phonological Awareness

Phonics puzzle books also contribute to developing children's phonological awareness. These books often include activities that require children to identify sounds, manipulate phonemes, and understand phonetic patterns. By engaging in such exercises, children sharpen their listening skills, differentiate between sounds, and improve their overall phonemic awareness.

5. Bridging Home-School Connection

Phonics puzzle books can serve as a bridge between home and school learning. Parents can actively participate in their child's phonics journey by engaging in puzzle-solving activities together. This collaborative approach enhances the home-school connection and promotes a supportive learning environment.

Phonics puzzle books are a valuable resource to support and reinforce the learning that takes place in the supporting phase of the Letters and Sounds Programme. These books provide an effective and engaging approach to practicing phonics skills while promoting independent learning, building vocabulary, enhancing phonological awareness, and strengthening the home-school connection. By incorporating phonics puzzle books into the curriculum, educators can maximize children's phonics development and set them on a path to becoming proficient readers and spellers.

Phase 5 Phonics Puzzles Book 2: Supporting Phase 5 of the Letters and Sounds Programme (Phonics Puzzle Books)

by Juliet Morfitt(Kindle Edition)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7042 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	39 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE

Continuing on from Phase 5 Phonics Puzzles Book 1, Book 2 focuses on the third part of Phase 5: alternative spellings for each phoneme. These include silent letters and the long vowel sounds. Over 30 pages of photocopiable, fun and engaging puzzles to help support children at home and in the classroom to practice and consolidate key phonic sounds - the building blocks to successful reading.

Also in this series:

Phonics Word Searches: Phase 3
Phonics Word Searches: Phase 4

Written and illustrated by Juliet Morfitt of Fluffy Ducks Learning; an experienced Primary school teacher and tutor.