Phase 2 sounds (Part 1)

Notice how the children don’t add an ‘uh’ sound at the end of each sound. Eg they say: ‘t’ not ‘tuh’

Tricky Words

Some common words can't be sounded out at this stage (because the letters in them make a different sound from the ones that have been taught so far), so children are taught which bits are tricky and how to read them by sight. This video explains tricky words.