In Reception we learn to segement spoken words into indiviual sounds. This helps us to spell words. To begin with we use magnetic letters and then progress onto writing the letters.
EYFS PhonicsOur children practise and apply their phonic knowledge through their own child led learning. Our key text often motivates children to record and write. Here you can see some writing about a dog at the vets. A doctors surgery provided the motivation to record the patient's ailments. We also have a banana challenge in Reception. Children are encouraged to read a word before eating their banana
Practising and Applying in Continuous Provision