- a list of spellings, which are linked to phonics lessons, topic lessons or the National Curriculum word lists.
- Maths homework; this is usually a task linked to the previous weeks maths lessons to allow the children to consolidate their learning.
- Reading to an adult, at least 4 times a week when possible.
Useful Phonics Websites for Parents
http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/question/index/3
Lots of information and guidance for parents/carers.
http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ParentsMenu.htm
A selection of interactive games for all phonic phases. Mostly simple games.
www.ictgames.com/literacy.html
A great selection of games that link well with games in Letters and Sounds.
http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/
Printable resources for each of the Letters and Sounds phonic phases, also links to games aligned with each phase.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures/index.shtml
Activities for all phases
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/literacy/phonics/index.shtml
Phonic game with choice of difficulty.
http://www.bigbrownbear.co.uk/magneticletters/
Make any words with this useful game.
http://www.phonicsinternational.com/hear_the_sounds/hear_the_sounds_1.htm
Useful page which demonstrates pronunciation of all sounds.