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Raising standards in KS1 and Special Needs: helping every child to succeed. I have taught systematic phonics to all ages and abilities for over 30 years. My teaching degree was in Environmental Studies and I hate to see science reduced to box-ticking when there is so much to discover about the wonderful world we live in. So, I produce Phonic resources that meet the real needs of children and teachers, along with science resources to engage children in learning about the natural world.

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Raising standards in KS1 and Special Needs: helping every child to succeed. I have taught systematic phonics to all ages and abilities for over 30 years. My teaching degree was in Environmental Studies and I hate to see science reduced to box-ticking when there is so much to discover about the wonderful world we live in. So, I produce Phonic resources that meet the real needs of children and teachers, along with science resources to engage children in learning about the natural world.
AR Phonic Worksheets
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AR Phonic Worksheets

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This is a pack of 12 ‘ar’ digraph, phonic worksheets. They were written for children who need a slower pace and more instruction but will equally suit the young child learning phonics. They can be used with any systematic phonic programme - including RWI, Jolly Phonics and Letters and Sounds, or Reading Made Simple. They are designed to be used as a workbook, but can be used individually as needed. They take the child from aurally hearing the new sound in word, to gradually reading and writing words with the ‘ar’ sound. They particularly suit those with dyslexia, or suspected dyslexia, who have failed with other approaches to learning phonics. They are highly systematic, and have a limited amount on each page as young/special needs pupils tire easily. These ‘ar’ phonic worksheets work on my ‘sound-it-out’ principal for special needs: See it! Sound-it-out! Write it! Thye utilise ‘sound-it-out’ boxes (Orton Gillingham style) to group sounds in each word to visually guide the pupil to sound out the new words. Lots of repetition builds confidence and success and culminates in the reading of two passages, with reading comprehension activities alongside. For more help, see Reading Made Simple, a 100% FREE systematic Reading and Writing programme for all ages and abilities. This book is one of a series. See also: or Phonic Worksheets ee Phonic Worksheets a-e Phonic Worksheets
Colour by Sound:  Beginning Sounds Phonics
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Colour by Sound: Beginning Sounds Phonics

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A colouring page for every letter of the alphabet. Colour the things that begin with each sound. One object on each page (except A) starts with the previous initial sound. Can the child find it? Encourage neat colouring to aid pencil control. Correct phonic ‘i’ sound and ‘q’ written with ‘u’. I made these sheets for one of my pupils who is delayed in speech. He loved colouring and this was a way to motivate him. They helped him to successfully learn all 26 initial sounds. They can be used by all children and though suitable for use with all schemes, do progress in order - so if the phonic programme your child/ren is/are using does not follow the order of the alphabet, then maybe wait until all of the sounds have been taught. If you are teaching your own child, you may be interested in our totally FREE, phonic, reading and spelling programme, Reading Made Simple.
Graded Fully Decodable Phonic Reading Books for beginner readers - basic digraphs
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Graded Fully Decodable Phonic Reading Books for beginner readers - basic digraphs

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This is a graded, phonic reading proramme consisting of 22 books introducing the sounds: ck,oo, ee, sh, ch, th, ng, ing, ar fro beginner readers with phonics. They form their own phonic reading programme which can be used where other programmes have failed. These books continue on from either the Decodable CVC Readers for Older Pupils, or from my Basic CVC readers pack. If your child has been left behind in school, or is not making progress in reading, then try Reading Made Simple. It will teach the same things as your child’s school phonic programme but in a more structured way. For best effect, use alongside my FREE Spelling/writing programme, Reading Made Simple. Words Lists can be found here. Each book is thoroughly decodable using taught phonic skills only. Sight words are introduced in a structured manner. This part of the programme follows on from our CVC Words Reading Books and Workbooks and our Consonant Blends Reading books. A set of matching workbooks for each sound is provided to help each child to progress soundly. Special Features of these graded phonic reading books: As each new phonic sound is introduced, words from that phonic family are practiced and words met in previous readers revised, while new words from phonic sound families already taught are gradually introduced. Because of this highly structured nature they are suitable for all children to enable good progress , but particularly for those who are struggling to learn to read. The books should be read in sound order as above. They only use the sight words: he, we, me, be, she, so, give, have, says. they, are The pictures are minimal and do not encourage guessing so that meaning has to be gleaned from the text. Each book tells a simple story with humour where possible They have been tried on tested on many children now, including some with profound difficulties. Matching workbooks consolidate and revise learning. Vocabulary repeats so aiding reading fluency and building security and confidence. They are based on the latest research and evidence based methods. If your child is struggling to learn to read for whatever reason, these books can help. Who are the graded phonic reading books for? Young learners Special needs learners Those with dyslexia, or a processing difficulty of any kind. They can be used by parents, classrooom assistants, schools (where state rules allow teachers to choose their own phonic scheme) and private tutors. They can be used with Letters and Sounds Phases 3 and 4, and RWI Speed Set 2. Full instructions, including a suggested lesson plan and hints for hearing a child read are included. You can help a struggling reader today.
U-E Phonic Worksheets: Silent E, Long Vowels, Split Digraphs
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U-E Phonic Worksheets: Silent E, Long Vowels, Split Digraphs

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This is a pack of 12 phonic worksheets to teach ‘U-E’ (silent ‘e’, Magic ‘e’, long vowels, split digraphs) words. These ‘U-E’ Phonic Worksheets can be used with very young children, although I made them for children who have processing difficulties and need more systematic teaching. They are: highly systematic have a limited amount on each page as these pupils tire easily. Pupils should be confident blending with consonant blends (Phase 4 Letters and Sounds for example). I use ‘Sound-it-out boxes’ for new words, where digraphs are grouped together to give the child the visual reminder to make one sound. The worksheets include activities to: Develop blending and segmenting Give needed repetition to to develop word recognition Develop phonemic awareness - much needed by early learners Tracking activities - to see and recognise the new sound in words Comprehension activities Writing practice Reading of longer passages Fluency triangles Lots of repetition builds confidence and success! Help a struggling reader today. You will find it hard to find such a comprehensive programme of systematic phonic instruction for a special needs child for such a price.
Phases 2 -5  Letters and Sounds  Phonic worksheets BUNDLE
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Phases 2 -5 Letters and Sounds Phonic worksheets BUNDLE

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A complete course for Letters and Sounds taking pupils form initial sounds in Phases 2 and 3, to blending cvc words, in Phase 3, to the new digraphs and trigraphs of Phases 3, plus the consonant blends of Phase 4, ending with the new digraphs of Phases 5. Four books packed with over 350 fully differentiated worksheets. The Phase 5 book also contains reading comprehension passages with questions to answer, and short sentences to read suing the new sounds. These resources cater for all needs and abilities of the average class, and can also be used for special needs education. All tried and tested on pupils for many years. For the discerning teacher of phonics who wants to ensure that all children succeed, these books are truly systematic - building upon each other with no nasty surprises. Written by a phonics specialist teacher with over 30 years teaching phonics to all ages and abilities, and the author of Reading Made Simple, a 100% FREE systematic programme of phonics, teaching reading through writing.
270+ Phonic worksheets for Phases 3 to 5!
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270+ Phonic worksheets for Phases 3 to 5!

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For Phases 3 to 5 of Letters and Sounds, here are over 270 fully differentiated worksheets to take pupils from Phase 3 to phase 5, passing through the introduction of consonant blends words in Phase 4. Help every child to succeed by selecting the worksheet that is right for each pupil. Here are two of our most popular books bundled together so that you save money!
Consonant Blends Decodable Phonic Reading Books
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Consonant Blends Decodable Phonic Reading Books

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Here are 12, FREE to download, Consonant Blends decodable, phonic reading books to support the blending of consonant blends words with a short vowel sound, for the very earliest stages of learning to read with phonics, WITH MATCHING WORKBOOKS to consolidate learning. Suitable for use with all phonic programmes. These books follow our FREE CVC words reading books, and are followed by our Graded Decodable readers, introducing common digraphs. Together they form a FREE phonic reading scheme. Give your child a head start in reading, or help your struggling reader to succeed! Suitable for home-education, parents, teachers, private tutors and all else who need them! The focus is purely on sounding out with only the key words ** I, and no, go, to** being gradually introduced. Pictures are minimal to encourage the child to gain meaning from the text and not to guess. Phonic words are introduced and then met again in subsequent readers, to help develop confidence and fluency. The highly structured nature of these books helps every child to succeed. They can be used alongside my consonant blends videos too: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZVljvSHfcAcPMCPlu9tBdsb5WJJ_k-wh The stories are based around farmer Tom with his animals, his wife, his son Sam and daughter, Pam, dog Jiff and the cat. Highly suitable for special needs children who have failed with other programmes. Many parents have told me they wished they had found these books sooner, or had found them at all, as they would have been ideal for their struggling reader. They have been thoroughly tested by my current pupils all of whom are boys. Even my nine-year old boy pupil loves them. Teachers can find my consonant blends worksheets here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12653569
CVC Words Fishes Game
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CVC Words Fishes Game

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A simple game to help children over the tedium of learning to blend, giving plenty of practice blending CVC words, while having fun. An updated version of a classic game! Youc an just play as a board game with the fish cards scattered on the table or add more fu by making your own simple rod with a stick, string and magnet and pop a paperclip on each fish. Over 90+ words included so you will never get bored! Target the medial sound that each pupil needs practice of.
Mushrooms Easy Reader
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Mushrooms Easy Reader

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An easy reader about mushrooms for those beginning to read longer simple texts - with words that can be sounded out using phonic knowledge and only a few most common sight words. Learn about mushrooms through a simple story. For lesson notes and more help see: https://ks1nature.weebly.com/free-science-lessons/mushrooms-for-ks1 See also our mushroom lesson resources and Power Point.
sh/ch Phonic game
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sh/ch Phonic game

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This game will help children to hear the sounds ‘sh’ and ‘ch’ in words. The child is not expected to read the words, just to listen for the sounds. Some children, especially those with a speech delay, have difficulty differentiating between ‘sh’ and ‘ch’. This game will help to focus the pupil’s attention on the difference between them. Games can be very effective when helping such children to progress to the next step, taking the fear of failing away and making it alright to make mistakes. They are wonderful for already demotivated learners. Find more help at www.readingmadesimple.weebly.com, a 100% FREE programme of synthetic, systematic phonics for all ages and abilities.
a-e Split Digraph Phonic Worksheets and GAME
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a-e Split Digraph Phonic Worksheets and GAME

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This is a pack of 12 ‘a-e’ split digraph, phonic worksheets, including flashcards and a phonic game. Theses worksheets were written for children who need a slower pace and more instruction but will equally suit the young child learning phonics. They can be used with any systematic phonic programme - including RWI, Jolly Phonics and Letters and Sounds, or Reading Made Simple. They are designed to be used as a workbook, but can be used individually as needed. They take the child from aurally hearing the new sound in word, to gradually reading and writing words with the ‘a-e’ sound. They particularly suit those with dyslexia, or suspected dyslexia, who have failed with other approaches to learning phonics. They are highly systematic, and have a limited amount on each page as young/special needs pupils tire easily. These ‘a-e’ phonic worksheets work on my ‘sound-it-out’ principal for special needs: See it! Sound-it-out! Write it! Thye utilise ‘sound-it-out’ boxes (Orton Gillingham style) to group sounds in each word to visually guide the pupil to sound out the new words. Lots of repetition builds confidence and success and culminates in the reading of two passages, with reading comprehension activities alongside. For more help, see Reading Made Simple, a 100% FREE systematic Reading and Writing programme for all ages and abilities. This book is one of a series. See also: or Phonic Worksheets ee Phonic Worksheets
AR Digraph Phonic Game Phase 2
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AR Digraph Phonic Game Phase 2

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Here is a simple ‘ar’ phonic game which I made to help my struggling readers. It is easy, fun and if nothing else, your pupil will forget his/her difficulty with reading while playing this game with either an adult or another child. Full instructions are given. Two editions are provided: black and white or coloured. Why not let the pupil make his/her own game by colouring the black and white pictures? This will make it his, or her game - personal - while linking all 18 words in the game in the child’s mind to the ‘ar’ family - so important for spelling. This is a simple game for either 2 or 3 players. If playing with other children, the teacher should watch closely to ensure that the children are sounding the words out correctly. Use as a discrete form of assessment: is the pupil using knowledge of letter sounds - or GUESSING which will lead to failure?Timely intervention now can prevent much trouble later on. Let your pupils have fun learning ‘ar’! Why not send it home for homework? Can be used with any programme including Letters and Sounds Phases 3 + 4
Long Vowel Phonic Games Bundle
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Long Vowel Phonic Games Bundle

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Two fun phonic games to learn ee or ea? and ai or a-e? These phonic games motivate all learners, especially those who may be reluctant after, sometimes, many years of failure. Suitable for use with Read, Write inc. Set 3 words. Full instructions and teaching notes to help you make the most of the games. For use with all phonic prgrammes, including Letters and Sounds, Read, Write, Inc, and Jolly Phonics. For more help, see www.readingmadesimple.weebly.com a 100% free systematic, synthetic phonic programme for all abilities, devised by two teachers with combined years worth of experience teaching phonics to all ages and abilities, including children with very special needs.
Complete ch/sh lesson for special needs/Home Learning
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Complete ch/sh lesson for special needs/Home Learning

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A complete lesson to teach ch and sh of Phase 3 Letters and Sounds. Suitable for use with all phonic programmes including Read, Write Inc… A great little pack for classroom, home use and special needs catch-up work . Handy teaching hints/plan included. Pack includes: Ch and Sh lesson videos (FREE) ch and sh flashcards ch and sh word flashcards Sentences to read Speed reading practice sheets for both sounds ch and sh Worksheets Assessment sheets for both sounds - help to know what further work needs to be done Short reading book to practice cvc and ck words. ch/sh game - a matching pictures to sounds - either for individual matching or to play as a game for two players.
Special Needs Phonic Learn to Write Sheets
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Special Needs Phonic Learn to Write Sheets

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These phonic ‘Learn to Write’ letter tracing sheets for Special needs children have been developed to accompany the learning of the initial sounds, to help the child who does not yet have the ability to write unaided begin to become familiar with letter shapes and correct letter formation. The physical act of writing letters while learning initial sounds is important because the movement of the hand to write, alongside seeing the letters and saying their sounds helps to make the learning process multi-sensory, which in turn ensures that more children, including those with special needs, become successful readers and writers. The sheets are placed in alphabetical order, but can be used in any order, according to the phonic scheme you are using. Do ensure that the child has plenty of free drawing practice alongside the use of these sheets so that the child develops sufficient pencil control to move on to independent writing.
Initial Sounds and CVC/CVCC Words bumper pack Letters and Sounds RWI
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Initial Sounds and CVC/CVCC Words bumper pack Letters and Sounds RWI

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In two books, 140 differentiated worksheets. 70 for teaching initial sounds,and a further 70 to take the child on to blend and segment cvc and consonant blend words with a short vowel sound. For stages 2 and 3 of Letters and Sounds, or Set 1 or RWI (excluding ‘Special Friends’) These sheets provide plenty of practice of vital early reading and spelling skills and can also be used for assessment purposes to help the vigilant teacher to plan the next step forward. These sheets are simple and yet they work! Created to meet the needs of children in the average classroom. All beautifully illustrated by Vera Conway. Preview here: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A6e21d937-a35d-440e-ba0c-3ed5ad9a1bdb and https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A5027d2de-1ad5-49d9-a9c2-2d15cff37d8a
Consonant Blends Phonics Games
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Consonant Blends Phonics Games

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Five phonic games to help pupils read and spell words with consonant blends (short vowel sound only). Suitable for use with Read, Write Inc. Make Phonics learning fun and help it to stick! These games have all been written by a special needs teacher, who knows exactly where children get stuck and what is needed to help them progress. The children will not know they are learning! These games work wonderfully to help disillusioned readers succeed, but great for helping all children Pre K to 2nd grade and older special needs pupils. Great for book bags, for use by classroom assistants and for the home-school. Supplied in pdf format, all ready coloured in. Just print and play! These games are very simple to play but very effective. Full instructions provided and tips on how to help your child/ren. See our Games for teaching Initial Sounds and CVC words too!
CVC Phonics Games
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CVC Phonics Games

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Six phonic simple games to help children learn to blend and segment cvc words. Suitable for use with Read, Write Inc. Learning to blend with set 1 sounds. These games work wonderfully to help disillusioned readers succeed, but great for helping all children Pre K to 2nd grade and older special needs pupils. These games have all been written by a special needs teacher, who knows exactly where children get stuck and what is needed to help them progress. The children will not know they are learning! Make Phonics learning fun and help it to stick! Perfect for teaching assistants, to send home in book bags and for the home-school. Supplied in pdf format, all ready coloured in. Just print and play! These games are very simple, but effective. All you need is in the pack. Full instructions provided and tips on how to help your child/ren. Laminating them will help them to last longer, but iw not necessary. Contents: Short vowel games: ‘a’, ‘e’/‘i’ and ‘o’/‘u’ (three games) - reading games All vowels Game - a reading game Missing Vowel Game - a spelling game Final sound Game - a spelling game
CVC Short Vowel Mini Reading Books
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CVC Short Vowel Mini Reading Books

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Our CVC Words Read and Reveal books are perfect for those just starting to blend. Read the word on one page, turn over to reveal the picture and check that you are right! Children love the visual feedback and it boosts their confidence no end when they find out that they can really read! 7 booklets, each with 7 words, grouped into sound families, and 7 pictures: ap words at words an words ip/in words op/og words Mixed shore vowel ‘e’ words Mixed short vowel ‘u’ words For use with all UK approved phonics programmes. Prints on 2 pages of A4 double-sided - flip on the long edge. Simply trim to A5, and staple. Great to use in class, or to send home in book bags.
CK Digraph Phonic Worksheets Phase 2
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CK Digraph Phonic Worksheets Phase 2

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22 ‘ck’ fully differentiated worksheets, for use with any phonic programme. Written for those just beginning to blend, e.g Letters and sounds Phases 2 -4 and RWI Speed Set 1, Special friends. These worksheets cater for the needs of the average class and special needs. The worksheets give practice in: Reading and spelling ck words Tracking the ck sound in words and sentences Proofreading Comprehension Writing sentences using ck words. These worksheets are simple, but effective. For use by teachers and private tutors. Find activities suitable for all abilities Assume no knowledge of other digraphs Two worksheets for most activities: one without consonant blend words, and one with consonant blend words. Suitable for Special Needs/intervention work/homework. If you have already purchased our big book of Phases 3 and 4 worksheets for Letters and Sounds, you may have a few of these sheets, but this pack contains mainly new/changed material.