Red Squirrel Phonics Teachers' Book Levels 1-3
Red Squirrel Phonics Series
What’s inside...
Red Squirrel Phonics is a comprehensive guide for teachers designed to enhance reading and writing skills in young learners through the use of phonics. The series offers decodable readers with real stories, teaching phonics in a systematic way. It includes phonics overview, scope and sequence, guided reading notes, activity pages, word banks, and assessments for levels 1-3.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
192 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds did you notice that were the same between different words?
Can you think of a new word that rhymes with one you learned today?
What was the most fun word to sound out and why?
How do you think sounding out words helps us read better?
Can you create a funny sentence using the words you learned today?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to point out letters and words they recognize from the book during your daily routines.
Praise your child’s efforts in sounding out words, highlighting both their successes and attempts.
Turn phonics practice into a playful activity by creating rhyming challenges or word hunts.
Regularly revisit the book’s lessons to reinforce learning, adapting the pace to your child’s comfort and interest level.
Relate the phonics skills to real-world reading situations, such as reading street signs or grocery lists together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Phonemic Awareness
Explanation: The book utilizes phonics teaching methodologies, helping children identify and manipulate phonemes in spoken words.
Real-World Application: Improves children’s reading and spelling abilities by allowing them to decode new words using sound-spelling relationships.
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Development
Explanation: Through structured lessons, children learn new words and their meanings, contributing to a richer vocabulary.
Real-World Application: Helps children express themselves better and enhances comprehension in daily conversations and academic learning.
Example Lesson: Listening Skills
Explanation: The book encourages children to listen attentively to the sounds in words, which is crucial for learning to read.
Real-World Application: Enhances the ability to follow verbal instructions both in school settings and at home.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Children learn to tackle reading challenges through phonics rules and exceptions.
Real-World Application: Develops critical thinking skills as they apply phonics rules to read unfamiliar words.
Example Lesson: Confidence Building
Explanation: By mastering reading skills, children gain confidence in their ability to learn and comprehend new materials.
Real-World Application: Boosts self-esteem and encourages a more enthusiastic participation in school and other learning environments.