Coffee and Phonics

TL;DR

Oxford University Press offers a wealth of resources and support for teachers to help parents with phonics education.

Transcript

hello everybody and welcome to this video all about how Oxford University Press can help teachers to support parents were their children's phonics my name is Elizabeth King corn and I work as part of the primary literacy team and this is my colleague hello I'm Mitch cronic I'm senior publisher on regional ink phonics so the reason we're here today ... Read More

Key Insights

• 👂 Teaching children pure sounds and how to blend them is crucial for successful phonics learning.
• 👪 Oxford University Press offers a range of resources, including speed sounds books and reading at home booklets, to support parents with phonics learning at home.
• 👪 The Oxford Owl website provides videos, worksheets, and links specifically designed for parents to assist them in supporting their children's phonics education.
• 👪 Engaging parents through events and activities can help them understand the importance of phonics and support their child's learning.
• 😄 Teachers can ease parents' anxiety about phonics screenings by providing them with concise information and directing them to online resources.
• 👪 Matching the level of books sent home with the child's reading level in the classroom can reinforce phonics learning.
• 👪 The storytime and poetry time section of the phonics subscription offers classic tales and poems, along with accompanying videos and activities, which can be shared with parents to encourage reading at home.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the importance of teaching children pure sounds in phonics?

Teaching children pure sounds helps them accurately pronounce and blend words, making it easier for them to read and understand text.

Q: What resources does Oxford University Press offer to support parents with phonics learning at home?

Oxford University Press provides speed sounds books that children can take home, which include picture mnemonics to prompt them if they forget a sound. They also offer printable booklets with advice on learning sounds and blending words.

Q: How can teachers engage parents in learning about phonics?

Teachers can organize events such as poetry performances or craft afternoons to engage parents and inform them about the importance of phonics. Making the events informal and providing tea, coffee, and cake can help create a welcoming atmosphere.

Q: How can teachers ease parents' anxiety about phonics tests or screening checks?

Teachers can reassure parents that the screenings are quick checks, not tests, conducted at the end of year one. They can direct parents to the phonics blog on Oxford Owl, where they can find information on the screenings.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video discusses the importance of teaching children the sounds associated with letters and how to blend them to read words.

• Oxford University Press provides resources such as speed sounds books and reading at home booklets to help parents reinforce phonics learning at home.

• The website, Oxford Owl, offers videos, worksheets, and links specifically designed for parents to support their children's phonics education.