Teach Early Years - Issue 14.2

@gillbudgell Ages 3–4 Letters & Sounds Phase 1 Develop early vocabulary and communication skills through paired wordless fiction and non-fiction books. Encourage young learners to retell stories in their own words while learning the technical skills of navigating a book. hachettelearning.com/lift-off Our Reception teacher is very enthusiastic about the wordless and the first word books. Print & Digital formats available Launch young learners into their reading journey, developing essential early language skills. LIFT-OFF 3... 2... 1... READY FOR Letters & Sounds Phases 1–2 Explore the concept of blending and segmenting with Lift-off First Word books. Bridge the gap between wordless books and first sentences using simple words to explore familiar stories. Build a strong foundation for literacy, focusing on oral communication and phonemic awareness , introducing letter-sounds in the order of natural speech development. Choosing a reading scheme shouldn’t be rocket science. Speak to a Reading Planet expert! > Headteacher, Tranmoor Primary School