A ‘disastrous’ lesson – phonics in Y5

A ‘disastrous’ lesson – phonics in Y5

We had the pleasure of visiting Corpus Christi Primary School in Bournemouth a few weeks ago, and saw a calm, friendly school and some excellent Sounds-Write teaching throughout the school.  And I mean throughout the school, because phonics is not something that stops...
Supporting students who excel in reading and spelling

Supporting students who excel in reading and spelling

When we visit schools, we are often asked how to stretch students who, because they have more prior knowledge or get more practice at home, seem to be ahead of their peers in terms of reading and spelling. So, how do you support students who have stronger reading...
Intervention in the moment

Intervention in the moment

We’re often asked how best to organise classroom space when teaching Sounds-Write.In Reception, we recommend that children sit on the floor with their whiteboards and markers at the ready for their Sounds-Write session. Older students can sit on the floor or at their...
Scarborough’s Reading Rope

Scarborough’s Reading Rope

Hey there, phonics enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of Scarborough’s Reading Rope. Don’t worry; it’s not a magic trick or an actual rope. Instead, it’s a metaphorical tool that helps us understand the...
Speech-to-print with Nora Chahbazi and John Walker

Speech-to-print with Nora Chahbazi and John Walker

Speech-to-print with Nora Chahbazi and John Walker By Laura Walker, Content Manager at Sounds-Write Last month, I had the privilege of recording a podcast Nora Chahbazi and John Walker for The Sounds-Write Podcast. Nora is the founder of EBLI, a phonics approach based...
Moving Away from Decodable Readers

Moving Away from Decodable Readers

Moving Away from Decodable Readers By Naomi Hinton, Head of Training at Sounds-Write For students who are just beginning to learn to read, it is imperative that they practise reading books that are consistent with their developing knowledge of the code and how the...
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