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Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a series of decodable readers, Handbooks, and Chant and Chatter books that are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6. The books feature exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers, graphic novels, and "I Spy" features with a specific phoneme focus. Reading notes provide practical support for teaching Big Cat Phonics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 16 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2017
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a comprehensive reading program designed to engage and inspire children. It features a collection of exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers that are fully aligned with the Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6. These readers not only entertain but also provide valuable support in developing children's phonemic awareness, phonics, and comprehension skills.

One of the key components of the Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds series is the Handbooks. These handbooks offer comprehensive support for teachers in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension, and expanding vocabulary. They provide step-by-step guidance on how to teach the phonics skills and concepts covered in the readers, making it easier for teachers to implement the program effectively.

In addition to the Handbooks, the Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds series includes a range of other resources to enhance children's learning experience. One such resource is the Chant and Chatter books. These books are specifically designed for the Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds series at Book Band Pink. The narratives and non-fiction texts are formed through three short, rhythmic chants, allowing children to demonstrate and model fluent reading. The chants also help children to learn and embed the phonemes and sounds covered in the book.

The sounds in this book are: /s/ /a/ /t/ /p/ /i/ /n/ /m/ /d/. Pages 14 and 15 contain an "I Spy" feature with a specific phoneme focus, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Overall, Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a highly effective reading program that combines engaging fiction and non-fiction readers with comprehensive teacher support. It is designed to help children develop their phonemic awareness, phonics, and comprehension skills, and prepare them for success in reading and writing. Whether used in the classroom or at home, this program is sure to inspire and motivate children to become confident and enthusiastic readers.

Weight: 64g
Dimension: 198 x 209 x 2 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008251314