• Apply phonic knowledge and skills as the route to decode words.
• English, Year 1, Phonics
• Respond speedily with the correct sound to graphemes for all 40+ phonemes, including, where applicable, alternative sounds for graphemes.
• English, Year 1, Spelling
• Spell words containing each of the 40+ phonemes already taught.
• English, Year 2, Reading - Word Reading
• Read aloud books closely matched to their phonic knowledge, sounding out unfamiliar words accurately.
• English, Year 1, Phonics
• Read accurately by blending sounds in unfamiliar words containing GPC's that have been taught.
• A fun and engaging way to check children's understanding of words they can read at each phase.
• Allowing children to check their own work empowers them, and the self-checking element facilitates this process.
• Supporting phonics development is essential for children's literacy skills. The decodable word dominoes provide a hands-on approach to learning phonics in an interactive manner.
• Teachers will find these dominoes beneficial as they help children apply phonic knowledge to decode words quickly and respond with the correct sound to graphemes. Each set contains forty-eight words, providing comprehensive coverage of phases two to five in letters and sounds. This feature supports the curriculum in Year 1 by aiding in the spelling of words containing the forty-plus phonemes taught. The dominoes are perfect for both individual and group activities.
In Year 2, the dominoes are ideal for reading aloud books closely matched to children's phonic knowledge. They assist children in sounding out and blending unfamiliar words accurately, particularly those with previously taught GPCs. The 'sound buttons' feature enhances pronunciation, making learning both engaging and effective.
• Instant feedback during the game enables children to keep trying if they get it wrong.
• Perfect for individual and small group work as well as a whole class activity.