The Essential Phonics Toolkit
First Edition
June 2025 | 280 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Unlock the magic of teaching phonics with this supportive guide for educators!
Written by an active teacher, this book is perfect for any phonics scheme. It takes you from building phonological awareness to fostering confident readers. With clear explanations, practical tips, and over 50 multi-sensory activities for every stage of learning, this book makes phonics approachable and achievable. You'll find guidance on theory, pedagogy, differentiation, and strategies for supporting struggling readers, empowering you to create an engaging and inclusive learning experience.
Whether you're new to phonics or looking to deepen your knowledge, this book is your ultimate resource for teaching reading with confidence.
Written by an active teacher, this book is perfect for any phonics scheme. It takes you from building phonological awareness to fostering confident readers. With clear explanations, practical tips, and over 50 multi-sensory activities for every stage of learning, this book makes phonics approachable and achievable. You'll find guidance on theory, pedagogy, differentiation, and strategies for supporting struggling readers, empowering you to create an engaging and inclusive learning experience.
Whether you're new to phonics or looking to deepen your knowledge, this book is your ultimate resource for teaching reading with confidence.
1. Introduction
2. Preparing Children for Phonics
3. Starting School
4. Introducing Letters and Sounds
5. Blending to Read
6. Segmenting to Spell
7. Digraphs and Trigraphs
8. Moving on from CVC words
9. Reading Longer Words
10. High Frequency Words
11. Learning to Read and Spell More Complex Words
12. Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
13. Developing a Love of Reading
14. What does an effective Phonics lesson look like?
15. Ofsted Inspections and Reading Deep Dives