Phonics Activity Book for Ages 5-6 (Year 1)
CGP KS1 Activity Books And Cards Series
What’s inside...
This activity book is designed to support children aged 5-6 in learning phonics, which is an essential part of early literacy. The book contains a variety of engaging exercises and activities that aim to improve children's understanding and use of phonics as they start Year 1. Fun and engaging Phonics activities to support your child's learning at home. Brilliant extra practice for children aged 5-6, including those following the Little Wandle programme. A bright and colourful Phonics Activity Book brimming with charming characters, engaging activities and crystal-clear explanations. Perfect for learning at home or in class, it’s ideal for ages 5-6 (Year 1 of primary school). Each topic is explained in easy-to-understand language, followed by fun-packed activities and challenges designed to boost your child's confidence and make sure all that knowledge really sticks! We’ve also thrown in exciting puzzles so your child can apply their Phonics skills in a different context. Self-assessment boxes at the end of each topic can be used to keep track of their progress. Answers can be found at the back of the book.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds do you think are the easiest and hardest to learn, and why?
Can you come up with a fun story using words that start with the same sound?
Which activities in the book did you enjoy the most and what did you learn from them?
How do you think learning these sounds will help you read other books?
Can you think of any fun games that involve the sounds we learned today?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child by praising their efforts in learning new phonics, no matter how small.
Incorporate phonics into everyday activities, like creating a scavenger hunt with items starting with specific sounds.
Read along with your child, pointing out the sounds and asking them to identify them in the words.
Discuss the importance of learning phonics and how it helps in reading, making the conversation relevant to everyday reading situations.
Celebrate progress by revisiting completed activities to show them how far they've come.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Phonetics
Explanation: The book provides exercises that introduce young readers to phonics, helping them understand how sounds form into words.
Real-World Application: Children learn to decode words by themselves, improving their reading skills and building confidence in their abilities to tackle new texts independently.
Example Lesson: Focus and Concentration
Explanation: Through engaging activities, the book encourages children to pay attention to detail as they identify and connect letters and sounds.
Real-World Application: This skill is transferrable to classroom settings where focus is required for learning across all subjects, aiding in overall academic performance.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The book includes puzzles that require applying phonics knowledge to solve, which enhances critical thinking skills.
Real-World Application: Children can use these problem-solving skills in everyday situations, helping them to navigate challenges and think creatively in their solutions.
Example Lesson: Patience and Perseverance
Explanation: As children work through the phonics activities, they learn the importance of patience and the value of perseverance when tasks become challenging.
Real-World Application: These traits are essential in all areas of life, helping children to stay determined and persistent despite difficulties or slow progress.