Here you will find resources, tips and tricks for how to practice the phonics lessons covered in class at home!
Printables to get you started.
Introduction to Phonics Home Practice
Alphabet Tiles for word chain work
*you can also use magnetic letters or do this activity on a small whiteboard or even with pencil and paper!
Sound mat example.
You do not need to make a sound mat! If you would like to though here is an example and the items you need to create it. You can easily use magnetic letters, the individual letters cut apart, a whiteboard and marker or pencil and paper instead!
Dotted lines for printing practice
Online sound mat
Here is a link for a sound mat that can be used online. All you do is drag the letters into the boxes.
Videos
Here are some videos to watch if you are unsure of how to practice a section on the Home Guide practice.
Blending and Segmenting Words *this is done for the New Concept and Sample words box on the Home Practice sheet.
Word Chain Example *you can use magnetic letters or do this activity on a small whiteboard or even with pencil and paper!
Sentence Practice *this can be done on the dotted lines on the Home Practice page.
Irregular Word Practice- to practice irregular words use the blending and segmenting strategies. If there is a heart under part of the word, talk about how you just have to remember that part of the word. You could also use letter tiles, white boards and paper and pencil to practice spelling irregular words. See home practice sheet guide to help navigate how to explain an irregular word or ask your child!