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Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a series of decodable readers that feature exciting fiction and non-fiction texts to inspire and engage children. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, comprehension monitoring, and vocabulary expansion. Chant and Chatter books are written specifically for the series and feature three short, rhythmic chants that allow for fluent reading and support children in learning Phase 1 of Letters and Sounds. The book also includes an "I Spy" feature with a specific phoneme focus and reading notes that provide practical support for teaching the series.

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 in their phonics journey. With a blend of exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers, this series is fully aligned to the Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6, providing children with a solid foundation in phonemic awareness and literacy skills.

The Handbooks in the series offer valuable support in demonstration and modelling, helping teachers to effectively teach the phonics concepts to their students. These handbooks provide clear instructions and illustrations, making it easy for teachers to demonstrate how letters and sounds are combined to form words. Additionally, they offer practical tips and activities to help children practice and reinforce their learning, ensuring that they make progress in their phonics skills.

One of the key features of Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is the Chant and Chatter books. These books are specifically written 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, which not only make reading enjoyable but also allow children to practice their fluency and pronunciation.

The chants are designed to be engaging and repetitive, making it easy for children to grasp the phonemic sounds and learn how to blend them to form words. By using these chants, children can develop a strong foundation in phonemic awareness, which is essential for reading and spelling development.

In addition to the chants, the Chant and Chatter books also feature an "I Spy" feature with a specific phoneme focus. This feature uses visual support to help children embed phonemic knowledge and develop their visual discrimination skills. The "I Spy" pages provide a fun and interactive way for children to practice identifying and pronouncing the targeted phoneme, while also reinforcing the phonemic sounds they have learned.

Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children. These notes include a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover, as well as tips and strategies for teaching each phoneme. This helps teachers to plan their lessons effectively and ensure that children are making progress in their phonics skills.

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds is a well-designed and effective reading program that has been proven to help children develop their phonics skills and become confident readers. With its engaging content, practical resources, and innovative teaching approaches, this series is an excellent choice for primary schools looking to improve their phonics teaching and learning outcomes.

Weight: 66g
Dimension: 200 x 197 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008251338