Learning Resources Word Construction

• A nut and bolt tool-themed set that makes spelling an engaging activity for children. • Offers an interactive way to build words starting from basic CVC structures, enhancing early literacy skills. • This set includes six sturdy plastic bolts and 30 printed nuts, which are vibrant and appealing to young children. Each component is sized to fit comfortably in young hands, facilitating the development of fine motor skills. The brightly coloured nuts feature the most frequently used phonemes, making it a practical tool for recognising the connection between sounds and letters. • The kit allows teachers to guide children in forming words starting with simple consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) patterns and advancing to more complex words. Such activities align with the literacy goals of the EYFS curriculum by fostering foundational spelling and phonological awareness. Designed for group interaction, the bolts and nuts provide a tactile way to reinforce spelling skills, making this set a valuable addition to any early years literacy programme. • Develops word recognition and spelling within young learners • Helps to creates phonological awareness • Chunky and bright pieces are ideal for younger children