In Potter Class, we teach reading and writing using the 'Twinkl Phonics' phonics scheme. This runs throughout the whole school, from Reception to Year 6.

Phonics

Phonics is taught in our daily phonics sessions. Each week, the children will bring home information about any new sounds that have been taught in class.  This will include the sounds, actions and images to support the children to remember each sound. Please read through these with your child to help them learn them.

Reading

We will read and change reading books with each child at least once a week.  At the start of term, each child will be given a nominated day when they will read to a teacher.  Please remember to bring their books to school on their reading day. We have a Reading Reward chart in class.  The children will receive a certificate when they read 10, 25 and 50 times at home.  Please write in their 'Reading Record' book each time your child reads.  

'Tricky words'

The children will be introduced to 'tricky words' or 'common exception words'. These are words that cannot be sounded out using phonics, and must be learnt by sight. These words will often have irregular pronunciations, such as 'no' and 'was'.    These will be added to their 'Reading Record'.  Please practise reading and writing these words.