Reading unfamiliar words using phonics
These robots have such funny names! Can you read them?
What is KS1 phonics, and how are is it taught in Year 1?
KS1 phonics is a method of teaching young children how to read and write by learning the sounds that letters make.
In Year 1, this process is all about helping children connect these sounds with letters, and then blending them together to form words.
The National Curriculum for England emphasises a systematic approach to phonics, which means teaching sounds in a specific order and using a consistent approach.
This helps children build a strong foundation for reading and writing skills.
In Year 1, phonics is taught through fun and interactive activities that engage children and make learning enjoyable.
Teachers use a variety of methods to reinforce these skills, such as:
- Daily phonics lessons
Short, structured sessions where children learn new sounds, practise blending sounds to make words and segmenting words into individual sounds.
- Reading practice
Children read books that match their phonics knowledge, helping them apply what they've learned and gain confidence in their reading abilities.
- Phonics games and activities
Interactive games and activities that make learning phonics fun and help reinforce the sounds and words they are learning.
These methods ensure that children in Year 1 develop strong reading and writing skills, setting them up for success as they continue their education.
How will this phonics activity help your Year 1 child?
This phonics resource was made by an experienced educator with the purpose of helping your Year 1 child improve their skills with phonics by presenting them with unfamiliar words. These words follow basic rules, and will require your child's knowledge of phonics to decode them. This is great practice for the Phonics Screening Check.
For more help with phonics, visit our hub page, or try a new challenge such as our Long vowel sounds 'a' and 'e' worksheet.
