Read with Oxford: Stages 1-3: Julia Donaldson's Songbirds: Phonics Games Flashcards
Oxford Reading Tree: Songbirds Phonics Series
What’s inside...
This educational resource, designed for early readers, includes a collection of phonics games and flashcards created by the beloved children's author Julia Donaldson. The set is tailored to support children in developing reading skills through fun and engaging activities, aligning with the Read with Oxford Stages 1-3 reading levels. The Read With Oxford Julia Donaldson's Songbirds Phonic Games Flashcards have been specially developed to help your child succeed at reading. Created by reading experts and based on current teaching practice, they complement how your child is starting to read at school and keeps children engaged in reading at home. These flashcards will help children to learn and recognise individual letter shapes and words, read simple words and sentences and develop an awareness of rhyme. 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. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading resources to build your child's reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
55 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds do different letters make when we put them together?
Can you think of a word that rhymes with the one on the card?
Which flashcard game did you enjoy the most and why?
How does playing with these flashcards help you read better?
Can you create a new word using the letters from your flashcards?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use positive reinforcement to celebrate your child’s correct answers or attempts.
Vary the phonics games to maintain interest; for example, one day you could focus on rhyming, and another day on sound blending.
Encourage your child to articulate the sounds and to blend them, which aids phonemic awareness.
Connect flashcard words to daily life to enhance meaning and retention, like finding objects around the house that match the flashcard words.
Listen attentively to your child's responses and build on their ideas, showing genuine interest in their thoughts.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Phonics Fundamentals
Explanation: Through engaging activities and bright illustrations, these flashcards help children grasp the foundational sounds of the alphabet, essential for early reading skills.
Real-World Application: Children apply these phonics skills daily as they begin to read and write, forming a critical step in their literacy journey.
Example Lesson: Listening Skills
Explanation: The interactive phonics games promote careful listening, as children must differentiate between various sounds to succeed.
Real-World Application: Enhanced listening aids children in following directions and absorbing information more effectively in both academic and social settings.
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Expansion
Explanation: Regular practice with these flashcards introduces children to a broader range of words, reinforcing the relationship between sounds and word meanings.
Real-World Application: A richer vocabulary helps children articulate their thoughts and feelings more clearly, boosting their communication skills.
Example Lesson: Memory Development
Explanation: Repetition and engagement with the flashcards enhance cognitive functions, particularly memory retention.
Real-World Application: Improved memory supports academic learning across subjects, helping children recall information more efficiently.
Example Lesson: Social Interaction
Explanation: Phonics games encourage cooperative play and interaction with peers or family members, fostering social skills.
Real-World Application: Children can use these collaborative skills to build positive relationships and work effectively in team settings.