Reading
On this page you will see what we are learning to do in reading. There are also some examples of what we learn to do when we are reading at a certain level. You will also see some of the resources, websites, videos and apps that we use in our literacy programme too.
Ready to read phonics plus books
Watch the video below to learn a little more about these particular books that your children will be bringing home sometimes. They won't always have a phonics plus books, but they will the most common type of book that they will bring home this year.
BSLA VIDEO
This video shares information about some of the books that your child will be bringing home. There are ideas around how you can support your child with their early reading and writing skills.
Reading levels - COlour wheel
At each reading level, there are different skills and knowledge that we are learning. Here are some examples of what our learning might look like in reading. After One Year at school, students are expected to be reading at Green level. After Two Years at school, students are expected to be reading at Turquoise level. After Three Years at school, students are expected to be reading at Gold level.
Phonics Song
We use this video to practise our sounds and words.
Mrs Sivaro - Youtube
Have a go at reading the words with a short vowel sound, then try reading the words with a long vowel sound.
Word Card
This is a video where we can practise using the yellow word card.
sight words
We use videos like this to help us learn our sight words.
Alphablocks
We watch Alphablocks videos on Youtube. There are many aspects of language that we can learn and practice by watching these videos.