Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: My Phonics Activity Book
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What’s inside...
This activity book is part of the 'Read with Oxford' series, created by Julia Donaldson to foster children's understanding of letters and sounds. It aims to help beginner readers develop their phonics skills through a variety of engaging activities and games integrated into stories and adventures. The book features characters from Donaldson's Songbirds stories and includes stickers to enhance the learning experience. It encourages children to practice reading and writing while having fun with characters like Zak the dog and Top Cat. The Songbirds phonics programme is used in schools to inspire a love of reading and this book is one of four Songbirds phonics activity books available. Featuring characters from Julia Donaldson's Songbirds stories, this Read with Oxford Stage 1 activity book includes a variety of activities and stickers to provide a fun way to build phonics knowledge and reading confidence. Help Zak the dog find the missing letters, play a balloon game with Top Cat and make up rhymes with Bob Bug. Former Children's Laureate and author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love of reading. There are four Songbirds phonics activity books for you to enjoy.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds do the different letters make when they come together in the book?
Which was your favorite activity in the book and why?
How do you think the characters felt during their adventures?
Can you think of other words that rhyme with the ones you learned today?
What do you think happens next after the end of the activity book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use different voices for different characters to make the reading more lively and engaging.
After completing an activity, encourage your child to create their own version using the phonics they learned.
Pause at key moments to ask your child to predict what might happen next, building anticipation and engagement.
Relate the phonics sounds to familiar objects around the house to strengthen memory and learning retention.
Celebrate completion of each activity to boost confidence and foster a love for reading.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Phonics Mastery
Explanation: This activity book focuses on building early phonics skills through engaging exercises crafted by Julia Donaldson.
Real-World Application: Children can apply their phonics knowledge to begin reading books on their own, enhancing their confidence and independence in learning.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: The book includes various puzzles and tasks that require children to think critically and solve problems using their new phonics skills.
Real-World Application: These critical thinking skills will help children analyze situations and make decisions in their daily activities and academic tasks.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: Through interactive activities that involve drawing, matching, and creative games, the book encourages children to use their imagination.
Real-World Application: Engaging their creativity in educational tasks can make learning more enjoyable and effective, fostering a lifelong love for reading and exploration.
Example Lesson: Following Directions
Explanation: Activities in the book require kids to follow step-by-step instructions, enhancing their ability to comprehend and follow directions.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in classroom settings, in following games rules, and in daily routines.
Example Lesson: Patience and Perseverance
Explanation: As children work through the activities at their own pace, they learn the importance of patience and the value of persevering through challenging tasks.
Real-World Application: These qualities are crucial for personal development and success in school-related projects and beyond.