Phonics

Phonics

In reception we are focussing on phase 2 sounds and high frequency words. We learn the sounds in order to start segmenting and blending words. High frequency words are learnt on-sight to support reading and spelling.

Phase 2 Sounds

s	a	t	p	i	n	m
d	g	o	c	k	ck	e
u	r	h	b	ff	f	l
ll	ss

Phase 2 and 3 High frequency and Tricky words

These are the words your child needs to be able to instantly read independently before the end of reception.

I	the	you	me	him	up	get	for	away	said	some	what
a	to	they	be	mum	on	cat	this	day	going	have	there
in	no	was	she	dad	are	dog	yes	like	play	so	one
it	go	my	he	can	at	big	look	come	went	do	when
and	is	we	her	of	all	am	see	want	little	were	out
as	into	put	but	back	got	not	an	had	his	off	was