Literacy help (inc Phonics)
Phonics (for Reading and Writing)
What is phonics?
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/parents/what-is-phonics
How can I help my child with phonics?
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/parents/helping-my-child
Letters and Sounds- Parent Guidance.
https://lettersandsounds.org.uk/for-home/overview
Phonics resources
Phonics play is granting free access to their phonics and reading games. You can use the free log on information on their home screen.
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk
ICT Games- Literacy Games (free)
http://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/literacy.html
Top Marks- Blending Game 'Cat word-machine'
https://www.starfall.com/h/word-machines/?mg=m
Reading resources
Please use this link to access your child's 'Teach Your Monster to Read' account: http://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/u/7658253
Oxford Owl offers access to their free e-book library here:
PhonicsPlayComics offers a series of decodable comics to read with your child.
https://phonicsplaycomics.co.uk
Oak National Academy offers a wide range of literacy resources, mostly compromised of video lessons.
Writing Resources
Video tutorials- how to write in lowercase cursive: Handwriting practice:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXKeximRDJ8p4lFaITqIZ1WSSAdotcgGN
ICT Games 'Skywriter' is a good tool for practicing letter formation in the air.
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/skyWriter/index.html
Find below a series of printable resources for improving letter formation, number formation, and pencil control.