At Alver Valley Schools we teach children the skills they need to learn to read and write using the phonics programme Anima Phonics.
Anima Phonics is a DfE validated scheme that combines stimulating online lessons, vibrant illustrations and engaging classroom materials to provide a simultaneous visual, auditory and kinaesthetic approach to the development of early reading.
The programme provides a well-balanced combination of teacher-led whole class carpet sessions, interactive resources and printable activities.
Each new sound is introduced through a song or poem, with a corresponding mnemonic action. Engaging illustrations on the classroom wall frieze and flashcards provide an instant trigger for the sound and action, allowing for speedy recall when reading and writing.
Fully decodable texts are used at every stage of the programme, ensuring children have opportunities for daily reading practice using the phonemes (sounds) they have been taught.
Letter formation is taught alongside learning the new sound. Children must use different body parts for large scale ‘air-writing’, following Bee as she flies through the sky.
Children engage with daily writing activities throughout Reception and Key Stage 1 allow children to put their new skills into practice.
In Nursery children develop the skills of exploring, hearing and making sounds and recognising rhyme. They are also introduced to our phonics programme.
We provide workshops for parents in the Autumn Term so that you can learn more about phonics and how you can support your children at home. Workshops are also available on our school YouTube channel.
In year 1 children take part in the DfE phonics screening. If children do not achieve the expected standard they will continue to develop their phonics until these are secured.
Find out how to pronounce the phonemes here.
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