A nice reading activity that can be played independently or as part of a lesson led by the teacher. Children are asked to read the captions and find the accompanying picture. An element of competition could be introduced whereby two teams race to find the matching pairs. Word and caption matches can
Splat is a fun classroom/carpet based activity that is ideal for a warm up and revision of sounds. Children play in two teams and one member from each team is given a fly swatter. With a selection of sounds or words clearly displayed on the carpet or stuck to the board, then teacher calls out [&hell
This is a fun activity that the kids absolutely love to play and it is so simple. Simply print off a template with however many sections you want. If you have access to a laminating machine, it helps to laminate them and use a whiteboard marker that can easily be rubbed off. If you have […]
Phon-Egg Surprise Using plastic egg resources, sounds or words are placed inside. The eggs are then hidden around the setting for the children to find. This is a great stimulus to start the lesson, with excitement being generated from the egg hunt. Small toys and treats can also be put in some
September 25,2014
Phonics Teaching Games : Musical Phonics
Musical Phonics A classroom favourite and great for a starter or main activity. The children all have whiteboards and pens set out at their tables ready to write. Music is played and whilst it is playing the children have to dance on the carpet / play area. As soon as the music stops the teacher [&h
This activity is definitely suited to the outdoor area as it involves running. Its really very simple and just a different take on a typical classroom writing activity in phonics. It works well for tricky words as the teacher lets the children read and remember the word at one end of the playground
September 25,2014
Phonics Teaching Games : Phonics Raceway
Phonics Raceway An outright favourite with our kids. It is a little resource-heavy for the teachers but it is worth the effort. The children drive their cars around the playground (or racetrack if you have one in your setting) and need to stop at every signpost to read a word. It can be played in
September 25,2014
Phonics Teaching Games : Focus on Phonics
Focus On Phonics This activity could be classroom based but for best results take the children outside as it adds to the adventure. The children are all armed with magnifying glasses (child-friendly of course) and they hunt around the play area of garden for word cards to read to the teacher. If yo
September 25,2014
Phonics Teaching Games : Buried Treasure
Buried Treasure In this activity the children take turns to read sounds or words from the pirate’s coins. It can be played in a couple different ways; 1. Real vs Fake coins. If the children think the word that they read from the coin is real they put it in the Treasure Chest to keep, […]