Phonics

CVC words are single syllable words which contain three sounds - a consonant sound, then a vowel sound, then a consonant sound. Try these CVC words games to practise reading and writing CVC words with your child.

A list of government validated systematic synthetic phonics programs taught in UK schools. Find out how each program correlates to Play Makes Sense Phonics Activity Cards.

Phonics is full of confusing terminology. Find out what each term means here.

Pronouncing each sound correctly will help your child when it comes to blending and segmenting. Find out how to pronounce each sound correctly with these helpful videos.

Take a look at our simple, four step guide to find out how to introduce a new sound.

Find out about phonics and how it can be a great tool to get children reading and writing quickly and with confidence.

Learn about the 44 sounds in the English language and find out which phase each sound is taught in.

Read on to find out what you should expect when it comes to reading and writing and how you can best support your child at home.