Sound Phonics Phase Two: EYFS/KS1, Ages 4-6: 2 - Softcover

Useful as both a workbook and an aid to teaching; this could be a real time saver. I have not seen anything similar. Was very impressed with the carefully graded activities and easy to follow explanations. The learning intentions were given for every activity, which is useful for teachers planning lessons. 5 to 7 Silver Award 2010 --Practical Pre-School Magazine

Sound Phonics prepares children for full fluency in reading, writing and spelling by providing intensive practice in phonics. A comprehensive phonics resource, it is fully compatible with 'Letters and Sounds' and any other incremental phonics programme. Its graded activities, best completed with an adult, reinforce early literacy skills through listening and speaking, and support a multi-sensory approach. Sound Phonics Phase Two is the second book in the series and a one-per-child activity book. It focuses on: practising letter Sets 1 to 5; recognizing letter shapes (supported by pictures and finger tracing); encouraging the use of 'sound talk' when segmenting words for spelling; separating words using 'Sound buttons' before blending for reading; practising 'tricky' words.