Do you know what ‘sound buttons’ are?⠀ ⠀ Here we demonstrate what they are, how they are used and why.⠀ ⠀ As teachers, we know that sound buttons work, which is why it was so important for us to create flashcards that correctly use these and indicate the individual sounds that make up different words.⠀ ⠀ When your little comes across an unfamiliar word, encourage them to break it down into sounds and use dots, dashes and arcs to segment and blend.⠀ ⠀ #Flashcards⠀ #Teachingstrategies⠀ #Phonicsfun⠀ #Phonicsreel⠀ #Teachersofinstagram⠀ #Phonicsflashxards⠀ #Soundbuttons⠀ #Digraphs⠀ #Splitdigraphs⠀ #Phonicsscheme⠀ #Earlyreading⠀ #Earlyreadingskills⠀ #Parentandchild⠀ #homeschooling

📚 Back to school 2024 📚⠀ ⠀ Were your little ones at school today?⠀ ⠀ We hope it went well, and to those that are yet to start we hope you have the best first day.⠀ ⠀ It was the first day of Year 1 and Year 4 for these two today, and although I was so ready for routine and normality, I must admit that I missed them.⠀ ⠀ For the many of you that have purchased our products over the Summer, we hope we’ve played a small part to the start of the new academic year for you and your children, supporting their Phonics journey’s. ⠀ ⠀ Thank you for your orders and for supporting our small business. ⠀ ⠀ We look forward to what this new school year will bring for Sounds Fun Resources!⠀ ⠀ There’s still time to get your hands on our ‘My First Day’ signs, either with the physical resource for those going back next week, or with the digital download version that can be accessed straight away.⠀ ⠀ #Digitaldownload⠀ #Digitalresources⠀ #Backtoschool⠀ #September2024⠀ #Parentandchild⠀ #Phonicsjourney⠀ #Milestones⠀ #Newyear⠀ #Schooljourney⠀ #startingschool

Phonics @hogshawfarm !⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ How we used our flashcards on a day out at the farm…⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ We took full advantage of the lovely weather today and decided to visit @hogshawfarm for the last time this summer.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ As our girls are from three different key stages, we took along our flashcards from phases 2,3 and 5. We sent them off on a Phonics challenge to find as many of the words and objects in their pack.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Our flashcards are durable and robust and were able to withstand a busy day out.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ This is just one of the many ways that our flashcards can be incorporated into daily life.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #Dayatthefarm⠀⠀ #Summerdaysout⠀⠀ #Hogshawfarm⠀⠀ #Flashcards⠀⠀ #Phonicsfun⠀⠀ #Learningthroughplay⠀⠀ #Parentandchild⠀⠀ #Bucksdaysout⠀⠀ #summer2024

Exciting times! 🎉 The first day at school is such a big milestone! Are you feeling ready for it? ⠀ ⠀ How do you mark this special occasion?⠀ ⠀ Do you take the obligatory front door picture? This is a tradition that we’ve adopted in our houses. Why not compliment this photograph with our ‘My First Day’ sign. This is a great way to record your memories and our children have loved looking back each year on their chosen profession - some always make us laugh!⠀ ⠀ They are reusable, wipeable and easy to store for each new year. ⠀ ⠀ As many of our little ones will be returning over the next couple of weeks, we have a brilliant offer, available from now until Wednesday 11th September 2024.⠀ ⠀ With each purchase of our ‘My First Day’ sign, you will be gifted 30 Phonics Support and Guidance videos, to help you and your little one with your Phonics journey.⠀ ⠀ These videos are teacher led, offering correct pronunciation, letter formation, blending and segmenting opportunities.⠀ ⠀ These are accessed via QR codes, sent directly to your email after purchasing your sign.⠀ ⠀ Check out our website for more information on each product.⠀ ⠀ #Startingschool⠀ #September2024⠀ #Autumnterm⠀ #Makingmemories⠀ #Milestones⠀ #Phonicsjourney⠀ #Teachersupport⠀ #Parentandchild⠀ #phonicsfun

Teaching sounds through Phonics is a fundamental approach in early education because it helps children understand how letters represent sounds in words. ⠀ ⠀ By learning the individual sounds of letters and letter combinations, children can decode unfamiliar words and improve their reading skills. ⠀ ⠀ Understanding Phonics also lays a strong foundation for spelling and writing, as it enables children to sound out words and spell them phonetically. ⠀ ⠀ Phonics is systematic and helps children develop essential literacy skills that are crucial for reading fluency and comprehension.⠀ ⠀ We teach SATPIN first as they are very common sounds. When you put these sounds together you can blend and segment them to read and write several simple words – SAT – SIT – PAN – PIN – TIP – TAP etc. If you learn in order of the alphabet, you won't be able to make as many simple words initially.⠀ ⠀ #SATPIN⠀ #Learningtoread⠀ #Phonicsskills⠀ #Readingskills⠀ #Flashcards⠀ #Preschoolers⠀ #Parentandchild⠀ #Phonicsfun⠀

Playdough offers various benefits for both children and adults. Here are some of the advantages:⠀ ⠀ 1. **Creativity and Imagination**: Playdough allows for open-ended play, encouraging creativity and imagination. Children can mould, shape, and create anything they can think of, which helps in developing their artistic skills.⠀ ⠀ 2. **Fine Motor Skills**: Playing with playdough involves activities like rolling, squeezing, and shaping, which can help improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, especially in young children. Building the small muscles in their hands will contribute to successfully using scissors, doing up buttons, pencil control, and many other tasks that require sting fine motor skills.⠀ ⠀ 3. **Sensory Stimulation**: The tactile nature of playdough provides sensory stimulation, helping individuals explore different textures, colours and shapes. It can be calming and therapeutic for some people.⠀ ⠀ 4. **Language Development**: Playdough play often involves storytelling and role-playing, which can enhance language development, communication skills, and vocabulary as children describe their creations.⠀ ⠀ 5. **Stress Relief**: For adults, playing with playdough can be a stress-relieving activity. Kneading and shaping the dough can be relaxing and serve as a form of mindfulness or distraction from daily stressors.⠀ ⠀ 6. **Educational Benefits**: Playdough can be used as a tool for learning various concepts such as shapes, numbers, letters, and colours. It can make learning more engaging and hands-on for children.⠀ ⠀ Overall, playdough is a versatile and beneficial tool that can be used for fun, learning, and relaxation for individuals of all ages.⠀ ⠀ So embrace the mess, the mixing of the colours and enjoy some playdough play this Summer holidays. The benefits for your little ones hands are incredible.⠀ ⠀ Check out our Phonics Playdough Book, as a great way to introduce Phonics whilst reaping all the benefits that playdough offers.⠀ ⠀ #Playdough⠀ #Playdoughfun⠀ #Summerholidays⠀ #Finemotorskills⠀ #Phonicsfun⠀ #Activitiesforchildren⠀ #Parentandchild⠀ #summeractivities

Are you going on holiday this Summer?⠀ ⠀ Have you thought about how you are going to keep your little one entertained on the journey?⠀ ⠀ Why not incorporate Phonics into their activity time?⠀ ⠀ These are the products that we would recommend for a three year old. Claire will be packing these in her bag for Ivy.⠀ ⠀ Get in touch if you would like advise on the best products for your child.⠀ ⠀ Website link in bio and stories.⠀ ⠀ #Summerholiday⠀ #Phonicsfun⠀ #Phonicsresources⠀ #Parentandchild⠀ #travellingwithchildren

⭐️ Phase 3️⃣ Phonics Pronunciation ⭐️⠀ ⠀ #Phonicsfun⠀ #Pronunciation⠀ #Teaching⠀ #Flashcards⠀ #Soundrecognition⠀ #phase3phonics

One small business, two teachers, 600+ flashcards! ⠀ ⠀ We are still working hard to get your orders ready, and they are still coming in!⠀ ⠀ Last week we were bursting at the seams trying to pack orders at the dining table, so our wonderful printer let us use part of his workshop. We felt like the work experience girls, but loved every minute of it. ⠀ ⠀ #Flashcards #Smallbusiness #workexperience #phonicsfun #timelapse #packingorders

Playdough is a fantastic tool for children’s development! Let’s explore its benefits:⠀ ⠀ Fine Motor Skills: Squishing, rolling, and moulding playdough strengthens tiny hand muscles, preparing children for pencil and scissor control.⠀ ⠀ Creativity and Imagination: Playdough encourages artistic expression and make-believe play. Children can create anything they imagine, from animals to buildings.⠀ ⠀ Maths and Science: While playing, children explore shapes, sizes and quantities. They compare and contrast objects, satisfying their curiosity and developing problem solving skills.⠀ ⠀ Language and Literacy: Talking about what they’re making and describing their creations helps enhance language skills. You can even connect playdough play to real world concepts.⠀ ⠀ Social Skills: Sharing, taking turns, and enjoying playdough with others fosters social interactions and co-operation.⠀ Stress Relief: Pounding, flattening, and squeezing playdough provide healthy outlets for extra energy and help children cope with strong feelings.⠀ ⠀ Multi-Sensory Experience: Using natural materials like leaves and twigs adds texture, colour and sensory exploration to playdough play.⠀ ⠀ Finally…Phonics!⠀ ⠀ We have developed our Phonics Playdough Book to incorporate all of these benefits, all whilst ‘drip feeding’ Phonics into little ones everyday play. Our playdough book offers opportunities to develop all skills by squashing and moulding the dough to form letters in the outlines. Professionally printed and laminated, these books are wipeable, reusable and offer hours of learning through play.⠀ ⠀ So, next time you play with playdough, know that it’s not just fun — it’s also supporting your child’s growth!⠀ ⠀ #Playdoughfun⠀ #Learningthoughplay⠀ #Phonicsfun⠀ #finemotorskills