Children are taught to read and spell using the Letters and Sounds phonics program. Children progress through the phases throughout Nursery, Reception and Year One. Typically, children complete Phase 4 at the end of Reception. In Year One, most children will take part in the national 'Phonics Screening Check' which is designed to assess children's ability to blend phonemes.
I have added some useful videos from our favourite Youtube channel for you to watch. Nessy has some really helpful strategies for spelling.
I have included some we have watched in class and refer to often during our phonics and writing sessions.
I will be using more strategies in class to support spelling decisions, so I will continue to add videos that link to our current phonics and grammar work.
Nessy Spelling Strategy: TH, F and V
These letters are easily confused because they make similar sounds. Learning the correct mouth positions will help to tell the difference.
Nessy Spelling Strategy: Flossy Words
When do you spell with a double or single letter? Flossy words end in ff, ll, ss.
Hairy Phonics: Vowels and Consonants
What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?
Cuddly C and Kicking K
C and K make the same sound, this rule helps you know which one to use. But there are always a few exceptions to every rule!
Nessy Spelling: Using 'ck' or 'k' (Chapter 2)'
Nessy spelling strategy - 'ck' and 'k' make the same sound. So how do you know which one to use? Norman the knight will help you.
Nessy Spelling Strategy: When To Use ai Or ay
''ai' and 'ay' make the same sound, 'A'. This Nessy animation will explain which one to use.
Nessy Spelling Strategy: Plurals -s -es
What is a plural? Why do some plurals end in 's' and others in 'es'? The Plural-a-tor has the answers!
Nessy Reading Strategy: 'ed' past tense
Nessy Reading Strategy: Learn why 'ed' sends verbs into the past! Features in the Nessy Reading & Spelling program.
Nessy Spelling Strategy: ed and Letter T
ed and T make the same sound at the end of a word, e.g. 'kept' and 'hopped'