The resources in this unit have been developed for children at Key Stage 2 who are still working at levels children more usually work at in Key Stage 1. These children are often assessed as having Special Educational Needs. All activities support the National Literacy Strategy and use a multisensory approach taking into account visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning styles. Initially the emphasis is on learning sight vocabulary and phonemes (sounds) in as many enjoyable and fun ways as possible.

If a child has progressed through Key Stage 1 and is still struggling with beginning to read then new materials are often more
stimulating.

If you are a teacher, teaching assistant or a parent of a child finding it difficult learning to read then we hope that these resources might help by providing a fresh start. The materials are sold as a pack because the ideas and activities used together will enable all users to know all phonemes (sounds) and to read the high frequency words at Reception level.

In order to see if these materials might suit your needs download Assessment Sheet 1 - Initial Sounds and Assessment Sheet 2 - High Frequency Words

If your child knows all the sounds but only half the words then wait for Unit 2.
If your child does not know most sounds and high frequency words then these materials can help you.