Phonics

We teach phonics using the Lancashire Red Rose Scheme. 

Useful websites to support the learning of phonics are:-

• BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/phonics/play/
 

• Phonics Play - use the resources from phase 2, phase 3 and phase 4.

http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/

• ICT games

http://www.ictgames.com/literacy.html

Suggested Apps for iPad

There are lots of apps available, both for free and at a small cost. Here are some examples:

• Mr Thorne does Phonics (varies from £1.49 – £2.99)
• ABC Pocket Phonics (free)
• Twinkle phonics  (phase 1 2 3 & 4 free)
• Hairy letters (£2.99/hairy phonics £3.99)
• Meet the alpha blocks (free)
• Alpha blocks – letter fun (2.99)
• LetterSchool – learn to write (free)
• First words sampler (free)