My second daughter is currently learning phonics at preschool and at home. There are so many great resources for teaching phonics. Today I’m sharing one of the resources we have been using at home to support her. This is our Read Write Inc. my reading and writing kit review.
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Read Write Inc.: My reading and writing kit: early sounds and blending
There are several kits in the series. We have Read Write inc.: My reading and writing kit: Early sounds and blending. I used it with my eldest too, three years ago. It’s suitable for children aged 3-5 years.
Like many of you, before my eldest started phonics at preschool, I didn’t know much about phonics at all. In many ways, I feel like we are learning phonics with her.
If like me you don’t know much about phonics then this pack will be a good start. It contains a parent handbook, phonics flashcards, a wipe clean letter sheet and pen for practising writing the sounds, wall frieze of all the sounds and a handwriting workbook.
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What’s included in My reading and writing kit: Early sounds and blending
Inside the kit you will find:
- A parent’s handbook with practical advice for getting your child off to the best start with phonics.
- Colour coded phonics flashcards t introduce and practice the alphabet sounds
- A handwriting book for practising letter formation and developing writing skills
- Wipe-clean sheet with all the sounds and a pen for practising writing the sounds
- Wall frieze with picture prompts to remember the sounds
Getting started with the kit
I would recommend starting by reading the handbook. It’s a great way to make sure you know what you are doing before you start teaching your child.
There are also some videos for parents that support the pack further. These are definetly worth a watch and you can find them on the Ruth Miskin Training website (find them here in the parent section).
This is why phonics helps children learn to read by sounding out the words. After reading the handbook and watching the videos I’m sure you will see the benefits of phonics for young children and I feel much more confident to support their learning.
Using my reading and writing kit with your child
There are many ways to use flashcards. My daughter loves using them to make up her own games or perhaps she is just showing me things she has done at school.
You can find videos like the one above over on Ruth Miskin’s training youtube channel to give you ideas on how to teach your child new sounds. We have started using the flashcards to spell out simple words based on books we are reading or based on drawings. For instance, I spelt out sun for her whilst she was using her sun stamp to make a picture.
She also enjoys practising writing letters using the wipe-clean sheet and the handwriting workbook. The flashcards are also good for teaching handwriting as on one side is the letter or sound and on the other is the same letter or sound but with a picture incorporated into it. They’re a great way to teach kids to write. This picture is part of a memorable phrase that aims to help the child learn to write the letter. For example, m is Maisy, Mountain, Mountain.
Buy your copy of this fantastic kit here.
Next steps with Read Write Inc Phonics
There are two further kits available to buy.
My reading and writing kit: More sounds and blending for children aged 5-7
Also for children aged 5-7 is My reading and writing kit: becoming a reader.
More ways to teach phonics
There are several ways of teaching phonics and our school and preschool seem to be using a combination of Jolly Phonics and Read Write Inc. phonics.
They seem to be learning the sounds in the jolly phonics order which is different to the order suggested in this pack. They are learning how to write letters using this Read, Write Inc. way.
As such I have found this pack to be really useful to help us support my daughter’s learning.
- Find out more about Jolly phonics here
- For some simple phonics games – try Phonics play
Where to next?
Here are some more posts you might find useful:
Find loads of ideas for getting kids interested in reading here.
How to support your child learn to read
Fantastic books about starting school
What to expect during the first term in reception
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This sounds great and looks really engaging, educational and fun. The parent videos on their website sound great too.
We use read write inc at work too-
Her stuff is fab!
This set looks great, all the bits you need to help support your child’s reading alongside school.
This looks like such a good resource and it’s great that your little one seems to be getting into it x
These would be so useful for my 4 year old kiddies. Thanks for sharing. Will check this resource out.
This scheme is what my eldest used at school to learn to read- I think it worked really well. Thanks for sharing. #bloggerpinparty
My little girl is in reception too and is learning phonics, I am totally clueless with them so this looks useful x
Glad it is useful. I have a few more phonic’s/learning to read activities to come so please check back.
Love this. I really struggle to find toys and games for my friend’s daughter who is four. It will make a welcome change to craft supplies!
Glad to be of us. Craft supplies are good too. I’ll be sharing a gift guide for 3-5 year olds soon too.
Glad to be of use. Craft supplies are good too. I’ll be sharing a gift guide for 3-5 year olds soon too.
Thanks. F enjoys it too.
It is amazing.
Sounds like a great way to get kids learning. I could definitely do with something like this to help my son. #bloggerpinparty