Expected Phonics Set 4: e.f.l.h.sh
Introducing Phonemes e.f.l.h.sh
Help children master the magic spells needed to become Wizzy Words with the Wizzy Word Phonics and Handwriting schemes.
You don’t need specialist training to use the schemes and you can find free planning examples here.
Young Wizzy Words learn the sound for each letter and then build their muscle memory (and word wand skills) by exploring deconstructed letter shapes which are then combined to form a letter.
The scheme uses a progressive consolidation approach by placing each new letter into a word alongside phonemes that children have previously learned. This ensures children are continuously consolidating their learning and helps them understand the relationship between letters and words.
Each new word in the scheme has a symbol and a definition that can be used to prompt discussions about using the word in spoken language. These critical discussions help children develop their spoken grammar and vocabulary and ensure they can use phonics as an effective reading strategy.
Children can develop their fine motor skills by cutting and pasting letters into words with the Word Maker sheets and they can work with friends to create Word Lines.
This is Set 4 of the Expected Level and would normally be used with children aged between 4 & 6. The set introduces children to their first five letters.
Includes:
- Exploration of the sounds including mouth shapes
- Breakdown of the letter shapes
- Variations of letter shapes for print and handwriting
- Examples of words that can be made using only phonemes that have been previously taught
- Discussion prompts about using those words in spoken sentences
- Word Line activity
- Letter Sound and Shape sheets for interventions and support
- Flashcards with sound symbols
- Word Maker sheets
Guidance and example planning for using this resource is here.