Phonics for idiots (me)

[littlepiggies]

Does anyone know if there is an idiots' guide to phonics out there somewhere? Don't want to confuse the bejaysus out of DD with my very own "interpretation" of phonics......

[ScaryHalloweenSquonkRAAR]

[JackieNoHeadJustABloodyStump]

There was a really good thread recently, hang on, will search...

[JackieNoHeadJustABloodyStump]

This thread - looked to have some good links.

[BoysAreLikeZombies]

Can school let you have a copy of what they are using? Some school use jolly phonics, some use the newer synthetic phonics; you are right to be concerned not to confuse DD.

Reception teacher gave all parents a booklet (photocopied) with all the relevant actions and sounds.

HTH

[BoysAreLikeZombies]

That second line related to my experience.

Sorry.

[littlepiggies]

Oooh, ta Stumpy (may I call you Stumpy?) - looks like just the ticket.

[islandofsodor]

Jolly Phonics is a synthetic phonics scheme.

I'd say that was the best scheme around for pre-schoolers to start with due the the lovely pictures and actions. Older children sometimes use Read Write Inc.
I love the Jelly and Bean books for when they start to blend.

[littlepiggies]

Also thanks to BoysAreLikeZombies - I'm going to have to get me a scary name, aren't I?

[littlepiggies]

Thanks islandofsodor - lots of really good advice here so i'm off to do my homework

[Aarrgghh]

My DS is doing Jolly Phonics already and not 3 until next month - i was quite surprised but he does seem to take it in!