Phonics
We teach phonics using the Lancashire Red Rose Scheme.
Useful websites to support the learning of phonics are:-
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BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/phonics/play/
- Phonics Play
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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:
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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)