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I am disturbed by the issue of research – or lack of it. As teachers we seem to be asked to teach as we are instructed from above whilst simultaneously re-inventing the wheel.

by Jaz Ampaw-Farr, Which Phonics – Hi – I was answering a query on letter names and digraphs and thought I would share it here! Each session is no longer than an hour and comes after the 3rd group of Jolly Phonics sounds.

1. Focus on Phonemes

There are 26 letters in the English language but more than 40 sounds. Making sure you can read and write each of them will help you avoid making lots of spelling mistakes!

Why does correct spelling matter?

Life skill
World dependent on communication
Miss out on opportunities

What makes some people good spellers?

Spelling has never been about intelligence more about memory!
Some children are told a word, visualise and remember it, others can’t remember the first sound by the time they reach the end!
Mistakes made in early teaching are with you [...]

Recently I tutored an 8 year old boy who struggled to write his name.  His lack of ability was a great hindrance in most aspects of his life and his self esteem was very low.  He walked into the lesson looking like he was walking the plank!
6 sessions later, with regular support from his parents, [...]