Grade 1: English literacy (Online Teacher Resource Centre) by Dan Whitcombe

Demo: Sound Story /a/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:16:09 UTC

When telling a Sound Story make sure you do the following:
1. Your story must introduce the sound of the day and its accompanying action.
2. It should be short and memorable (use Zambian Language where necessary)
3. Don't just read the story, tell it! This way you can use more expression, gesture and body language to make the story interesting.
4. Make use of questions during the telling of the story to help your learners engage with the story, and questions after the story to check comprehension.

Demo: Oral Blanding

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:18:53 UTC

Oral Blending is a key tool for teaching learners to run sounds together to hear the word they make.
Children can be taught Oral Blending from an early age, so that once they have been taught the sounds they will be able to progress to reading with greater ease.

Demo: Dictation /p/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:24:58 UTC

Dictation is a key part of a lesson where a teacher is able to assess a learner's ability to identify the sounds within a word and write down its spelling.
Both sounds and safe words should be assessed during dictation.
Questions 1-3 should be sounds. The teacher says the sounds (along with a sample word to clarify the learner's understanding), the learner then writes the sound.
Questions 4-6 should be safe words. The teacher says the safe word (along with a sample sentence to clarify the learner's understanding), the learner then writes the safe word.
Teachers should keep a record of their learner's progress.

Demo: Sounding /ai/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:29:57 UTC

Sounding is the ability to hear and identify individual sounds within words.
Once learners have been taught sounds, they should then develop the skill of sounding out safe words that contain only contain the sounds they have already been taught.
Jolly Phonics focuses on teaching the most common spelling choice for each of the sounds in English initially, but later goes on to teach the alternative spelling choices for these sounds.

Demo: Letter Formation

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:32:26 UTC

Resource: Talking through the Letter Formation

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:37:14 UTC

Some of your learners will understand best when you talk through the letter formation as you demonstrate it.
Here's our guidance for talking through the letter formation:
1. Ask the learners what size is the letter? Is it tall (like a giraffe), small (like a tortoise) or does it fall below the line (like a monkey's tail)?
2. Emphasis the letter's starting point.
3. Talk through the direction and shape of the letter as you demonstrate it.
4. Encourage your learners to talk through the letter formation as they practice it.

Resource: Jolly Phonics Action Sheets

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:39:18 UTC

All the Jolly Phonics Actions along with their descriptions.

Backing Track for Sound /h/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:46:48 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track for Sound /ai/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:48:14 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track for Sound /th/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:49:03 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track for Sound /s/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:49:39 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track for Sound /v/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:50:31 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track for Sound /w/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:50:52 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track for Sound /i/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:51:18 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track for Sound /ng/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:52:04 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track for Sound ?

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:52:32 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track for Sound /j/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:52:55 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track for Sound ??

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:53:25 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track for Sound /o/ and /oi/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:55:51 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track for Sound /ck/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:57:05 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track for sound /e/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:57:34 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track to Sound /s/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 19:58:16 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track to Sound ?

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 20:16:36 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Backing Track to sound /sh/

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-10 20:17:04 UTC

A local musician recorded the backing tracks for the Sound songs.
This is particularly useful for those sound songs that use Zambian lyrics.

Game: Blending Boggle

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-11 04:04:00 UTC

Here's a document that should help you understand how to play boggle.
Make a 4x4 grid on the board and fill each box with a sound that you have already taught to your class. Learners then have to make words by moving between adjacent sounds.

Training: The Tripod Pencil Grip

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-11 04:12:13 UTC

Here's an Occupational Therapist's explanation as to why the Tripod Grip is the recommended grip for holding a pencil to allow for maximum manipulation of the pencil.

Song: If you hear your sound come and dance....

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-11 08:02:54 UTC

This is a great way to revise previously taught sounds.
Have the sounds that you have taught on card or paper. Give the sounds out to the learners in your class (you can make multiple copies of some sounds depending upon how many sounds you want to revise and how many learners you have in your class - it is best to make sure that every child has a sound, however they could also be in pairs or as a 'desk).
When children see their action, everyone with that sound has to stand up and dance.

Game: Kill the Fly

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-17 06:45:49 UTC

Here's a great Sound Revision game:
Split your class into two teams. Select 6-10 children from each team to play the game and get them to stand in two lines either side of your chalkboard.
The person at the front of each line line should be given a fly swat (or stick).
Teacher says: "There is a fly buzzing around the classroom and when I tell you the sound it lands on, the person at the front of either line has to try to be the first person to hit the fly."
Get the front to children to stand the same distance from the board. Then call out a sound. Whoever hits the correct sound first gets a point for their team.

Demo: Sound Revision

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-17 06:56:43 UTC

Here, Sheba demonstrates how to use Flashcards and mimed actions to revise previously taught sounds at the start of a Jolly Phonics Lesson.

Phonics Games and Activities

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-17 07:03:34 UTC

Here's a list of games and activities and which steps within a Jolly Phonics lesson that they refer to.

Resource: Continuous Assessment (Blank)

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-17 07:10:17 UTC

Photocopiable Master for Continuous Assessment of your learners for the 42 sounds of Jolly Phonics

Resource: Sample Dictation Sentences

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-17 07:12:12 UTC

Once your learners have started to learn Tricky Words, these sentences can start to be used for Dictation.

Audio Lessons for all 42 Sounds

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-17 10:57:20 UTC

This is a really simple way to help prepare for teaching a sound. Listen to the audio lessons as previously aired on Sun FM during school closures.

Game: Miming Actions for Blending

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-17 13:37:05 UTC

A class loving this game where learners have to spell out words using actions for another group of children to blend to read the word.

Demo: Letter Formation Videos

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-17 13:42:19 UTC

Follow this link to the Beyond Ourselves Facebook page where a series of videos demonstrate letter formation for all the letters of the alphabet.

Guidance: Week 5 and 13 Assessment

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-24 13:57:43 UTC

Here's some guidance on conducting Summative Assessment

Record Sheet: Week 5 and 13 Assessment

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-03-24 13:58:16 UTC

Jolly Phonics Lessons App

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-04-12 10:52:11 UTC

Here's a link to the Jolly Phonics Lessons App.
It contains lessons for the 42 sounds, alternative sounds and Tricky Words.
Hear the sounds, listen to the songs, play games and carry out assessment using this app.
PLEASE NOTE: This was developed for the British version of Jolly Phonics and therefore there are times where the stories (and song lyrics) don't align with the Jolly Phonics Teaching Aid.

Resource: Letter Board

djwhitcombe123 — 2022-04-12 10:54:48 UTC

A letter board is a great way to get children to practice reading and sounding safe words.

Pupil Book 1: Blank Lesson Plan

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-01-07 06:15:28 UTC

This framework removes the need to copy out a whole lesson plan, but the details you add in, still ensures you have thought through the best way to deliver your lesson to your learners!

Sound Posters (B&W)

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-01-07 06:27:55 UTC

Print off these Sound Posters (in A4 or A5) and stick them up in your classroom as your teach them to your learners. You can get your learners to colour them in and cover them in sellotape to ensure they last longer.

Talking through Letter Formation for Capital Letters

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-05-15 07:59:07 UTC

All capital letters are tall letters and the starting point for their formation is near the 'top line'

Spelling Rules in Pupil Book 2

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-05-15 08:01:06 UTC

This document goes through the spelling rules that are useful for the teaching of Pupil Book Two (complete with Teacher Book references and some examples of exceptions)

Alternative Spelling Word Bank

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-05-15 08:02:20 UTC

A list of words that become 'safe' as different Long Vowel Alternative Spellings are taught

Pupil Book 2 - Continuous Assessment Sheet

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-05-15 08:03:33 UTC

A useful document to assess your learners progress as you cover the various elements taught through Pupil Book Two

Blank Lesson Plan (Layout A)

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-05-15 08:04:54 UTC

This document can help teachers as they plan to teach Jolly Phonics Lessons (Layout A)

Blank Lesson (Layout B)

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-05-15 08:05:18 UTC

This document can help teachers as they plan to teach Jolly Phonics Lessons (Layout B)

The English Alphabet

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-05-15 08:06:54 UTC

This document highlights the differences between the pronunciation of letters in English and Zambian Languages.

Long Vowel Spelling Alternatives Poster

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-05-15 08:09:57 UTC

This poster can be printed out and enlarged to help your pupils learn the next group of spelling alternatives for the Long vowels of English (There are additional Long vowel spellings that are less common and that are taught through Jolly Grammar)

The 72 Tricky Words

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-05-15 08:12:45 UTC

Here are the first 72 Tricky Words as taught through Jolly Phonics

Do as I do

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-06-12 12:08:55 UTC

We love the energy of the teacher and his learners in this video - they all look like they are having a great time!
Teacher Danford revises some of the sounds of Jolly Phonics with his class, through song and action!

Parent Teacher Guide

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-15 11:43:42 UTC

Here's a downloadable booklet that gives a good background on how Jolly Phonics works to help children to learn to read and write in English.

The English Alphabetic Code

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-15 11:49:04 UTC

This resource shows ALL of the different ways of spelling ALL the sounds of the English Language.
Jolly Phonics focusses on teaching one spelling for the 42 most frequently used sounds initially, whilst practically applying those sounds to reading and spelling and hand writing.
This chart outlines when Jolly Phonics teaches the different spellings of all the 44 sounds of English.

The Vowel Hand Song (Audio)

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-15 11:55:19 UTC

The audio files for the Vowel Hand Song. Get your learners to point to the tips of their fingers as you sing each short vowels, and the base of your fingers as you sing each long vowels.
Be careful not to let learners say the short vowels longer than is demonstrated in this song!

The Vowel Hand Song (Printable Lyrics)

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-15 11:57:42 UTC

This image can be used to make a display in your classroom. Either print and enlarge the image or trace around your hand and copy the lyrics to remind your learners.

The Vowel Box

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-15 12:03:54 UTC

This is a simple visual to help practise the short vowels by using prepositions. Make one hand into a 'box' - Where is the other one hand in relation to the 'box'?
a - at (put your other hand next to the side of the box)
e - edge (put your other hand on top of the box, at the edge)
i - in (put your other hand inside the box)
o - on (put your other hand flat, on top of the box)
u - under (put your other hand flat, under the box)

Print Letter Formation

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-15 12:06:53 UTC

If you are teaching PRINT letter formation (with no flicks for joining handwriting)

Precursive Letter Formation

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-15 12:10:36 UTC

If you are teaching precursive handwriting - these letters have joining tails (flicks) so that learners can develop joined handwriting more easily.
These letters are arranged by size tall (giraffe letters), small (tortoise letters) and fall letters (monkey letters).

Tricky Words Song

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-15 12:18:27 UTC

Here's a really helpful resource to revise Tricky Words that your class have already learnt.
Please Note:
- Letter names are used to spell tricky words
- Flashcards should be used during this song to show learners the words.

Every Letter has a NAME and a SOUND

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-15 12:22:53 UTC

Once all the 42 sounds have been taught, this song can be used to revise the sounds of the alphabet along with their letter names (and jolly actions).
Please note that this does not revise digraphs - those will need to be revised separately.

This song can be found on YouTube

Blending Song (lyrics)

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-15 13:21:25 UTC

Here are the lyrics to the Blending Song.
This is helpful for blending 3 sounds together (or even with consonant blends)

Different ways to use this song:
- blending 3 sounds e.g. /s/-/a/-/t/ to make 'sat'
- blend using digraphs e.g. /sh/-/ee/-/p/ to make 'sheep
- blend using consonant blends e.g. /t/r/-/ai/-/n/ to make 'train'

Blending Song (demonstration)

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-15 13:22:34 UTC

Hear Sheba demonstrate the Blending Song.

Tricky Words - 72 words

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-19 10:37:57 UTC

Here's a useful list of the 72 Tricky Words taught in Pupil Book 2.

Letter Sizes - Palm writing

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-19 10:42:42 UTC

Using your palm is a great way to help learners visualise the size of letters.
ENSURE YOU HOLD YOU HAND UP TALL (like in the image)
Tall letters sit at the bottom of the hand and go up to the tips of the fingers.
Small letters sit at the bottom of the hand and go up to the crease at the bottom of the fingers.
Fall letters sit on the bottom of the hand, but have a tail that goes down the wrist.

Decodable Phrases

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-19 10:45:01 UTC

As learners progress through the various groups of sounds in Jolly Phonics, the phrases in this document become accessible for them to read.

Rainbow Capital Letters

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-19 10:47:17 UTC

You can get your learners to practice the letter formation for Capital letters by getting them to trace over these letters using different colour pencils to make 'rainbow letters'.
Ensure that learners start at the black dot each time, and follow the direction of the arrow to form the letters correctly.

Capital Letter Flashcards

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-19 10:49:51 UTC

Here's a printable set of flashcards for Capital and Lowercase letters of the alphabet.
This could be used as flashcards or for matching lowercase and capital letters as your learners begin to learn Capital letters.

Pupil Book 1: Scope and Sequence

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-28 12:21:28 UTC

This overview gives the teacher a clearer understanding of how the 5 Skills of Jolly Phonics work simultaneously to help learners to read and write independently.

Introduction to Blending Word Boxes

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-28 12:31:14 UTC

Blending is an essential skill for learning to read. As learners are taught the letter sounds it is important to have 'safe' words with which they can practise this skill. Creating Word Blending Boxes is a great way to send home safe words that only contain the sounds that have been taught to your learners.
Find out more, by reading this document.

Word Boxes

djwhitcombe123 — 2023-09-28 12:33:24 UTC

These word cards can be downloaded and printed to make 'safe' word flashcards. As these words are arranged by their sound group, it helps you to ensure that you are practising blending using words that are accessible to your learners.

Overview of Step 1: Sound Revision

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-02-09 11:43:22 UTC

Watch Matthews explain the purpose and key points to remember as you deliver Step 1: Sound Revision

Overview of the 8 Steps of teaching a new sound in Jolly Phonics

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-02-09 11:44:52 UTC

A quick overview of the 8 steps of introducing a new sound in a Jolly Phonics Lesson (Pupil Book 1)

Overview of Step 2: Story

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-02-09 11:45:59 UTC

Watch Matthews explain the purpose and key points to remember as you deliver Step 2: Story

Overview of Step 3: Action

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-02-09 11:48:05 UTC

Watch Matthews explain the purpose and key points to remember as you deliver Step 3: Action

Overview of Step 4: Song

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-02-09 11:48:50 UTC

Watch Matthews explain the purpose and key points to remember as you deliver Step 4
: Song

Overview of Step 5: Letter Formation

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-02-09 11:49:50 UTC

Watch Matthews explain the purpose and key points to remember as you deliver Step 5: Letter Formation

Overview of Step 6: Blending

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-02-09 11:50:47 UTC

Watch Matthews explain the purpose and key points to remember as you deliver Step 6: Blending

Overview of Step 7: Sounding

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-02-09 11:51:28 UTC

Watch Matthews explain the purpose and key points to remember as you deliver Step 7: Sounding

Overview of Step 8: Dictation

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-02-09 11:51:58 UTC

Watch Matthews explain the purpose and key points to remember as you deliver Step 8: Dictation

Marion Richardson Font

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-05-16 14:44:07 UTC

Nelson Handwriting Font

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-05-16 14:45:00 UTC

Create your own Handwriting Sheets (Hollow Print Font)

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-05-17 11:40:30 UTC

Type your learners' names into the blank space for 'inputting words for worksheet' and create a personalised worksheet for learners to practice their names.

Create Your Own Pre-Cursive Handwriting Sheets

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-05-17 11:43:35 UTC

Type text onto every other line. Learners can trace or copy text of your choice in Nelson Handwriting Font.

Decodable Words List (Arranged systematically)

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-05-17 11:56:48 UTC

Jolly Phonics Word Booklet. Decodable words arranged systematically, so that as the next sound is taught, the accompanying words become 'safe' for learners to practice blending, sounding and dictating with.

72 Tricky words for cutting up

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-07-29 21:22:05 UTC

Introduction to Tricky Words

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-07-29 21:22:38 UTC

72 Tricky Words for Cutting Up

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-07-29 21:23:01 UTC

How to Teach the Sound Story

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-08-08 03:02:45 UTC

This is a great demonstration from Teacher Kangwa in Mufulira.
She teaches the song lyrics to her learners, explaining any unfamiliar vocabulary in Zambian Language.
She plays the song for her learners (if you don't have the Jolly Phonics Lesson App, you can sing it instead).
She practices the song at a slower pace to ensure her learners are getting it correct.
She corrects any wrong pronunciation that her learners might be making
She ensures that her learners are practicing the sound and action whilst they are singing the song.

Short Vowel Example Words

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-08-13 11:51:43 UTC

In most cases, the vowel in the middle of a CVC word will use short vowel sound. There are, however, exceptions to this rule. One sure example is the word put, which uses a different sound for the ‹u› rather than the /u/ sound in 'fun' or 'run'.

Vowel Hand Poster

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-08-13 11:55:27 UTC

In Grade 1, this Vowel Hand Poster (along with the Vowel Hand Song) can be used to practice the short vowels (after all the short vowels have been taught) and then the long vowels (after all the long vowels have been taught).
Short and long vowels are really important to practice so that children can identify them easily.
In Grade 2, a number of the alternative spellings of long vowels are taught.

Demonstration of the Vowel Hand Song (Short Vowels only)

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-08-13 12:09:38 UTC

Note how the teacher emphasises the length of short vowels!

Complete the Course - Jolly Phonics Skill Certificates (Video Guidance)

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-08-13 12:17:55 UTC

Complete the Course. Teachers can earn TCZ approved Skill Certificates for implementing Jolly Phonics Training

Sample TCZ Videos

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-08-13 12:35:34 UTC

Show us how you are implementing the training you have received in Jolly Phonics and we will send you personalised feedback on how to get the most out of the programme. If you show evidence that you are teaching the skills of Jolly Phonics effectively, you can also earn up to 75 CPD points through the TCZ (15 CPD points per Jolly Phonics skill).
Simply follow our guidance on what evidence we need to see.

Resources and Guidance on the 42 Sounds of Jolly Phonics

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-08-13 12:59:30 UTC

Follow this link to a padlet full of resources and guidance on teaching the 42 sounds of Jolly Phonics.

Revising Tricky Words

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-08-30 12:42:36 UTC

Most of your favourite songs, games and activities for revising sounds can be adapted for revising Tricky Words too.

Pupil Book 2 - Teacher Resource Centre

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-08-31 12:03:39 UTC

Check out this online library of resources to support the use of Jolly Phonics Pupil Book 2

Alternative Spelling Rules - Teacher Resource Centre

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-08-31 12:06:04 UTC

Check out this online library of resources to support the teaching of Alternative Spelling Rules as they are found in Jolly Phonics Pupil Book 2

Different types of vowels

djwhitcombe123 — 2024-09-07 12:02:49 UTC

This is a really helpful page to help understand the different types of vowels along with example words.
Contents:
What Is a Vowel?
Vowel Sounds in English
Classification of Vowels
Pure Vowels
Diphthongs
Short Vowels
Long Vowels
Is ‘Y’ a Vowel?
Common Mistakes Made with the Use of Vowels
Use of Vowels in Words
List of Words with Vowels
List of Words with No Vowels
Frequently Asked Questions on Vowels and Vowel Sounds in English

Skill 1: Learning the Letter Sounds

djwhitcombe123 — 2025-01-03 14:23:04 UTC

Blank Lesson Framework (Grade 1)

djwhitcombe123 — 2025-02-08 04:46:08 UTC

Assessment Preparation Sheet

djwhitcombe123 — 2025-06-07 15:27:33 UTC

Song: "I will say the letter name"

djwhitcombe123 — 2025-07-30 06:21:02 UTC

The teacher says the letter names and the learners link that to the letter sound, by saying the corresponding sound and action that the letter most commonly makes. Note how the teacher also goes through the letters/sounds in a random order which helps learners not to just memorise the order of the sounds, but checks their knowledge of sounds revised.

Drive-Through Blending

djwhitcombe123 — 2025-07-30 08:25:28 UTC

Much like arm blending, but using a car (look at the excitement on the face of some of the learners at the teacher bringing out a toy car). The teacher blends words with increasing speed/fluency.

How to conduct Assessments in English - Grade 1

djwhitcombe123 — 2025-10-03 12:20:31 UTC

Here's Beyond Ourselves Zambia's guidance on how o conduct Week 5, 10 and 13 Assessments in English at Grade 1 level