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26th May 2012
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Age 5 - 7
Key Stage 1
Scotland 5 - 14A
  • Programme : ee
  • Programme : ea
  • Programme : ay
  • Programme : ai
  • Programme : ae
  • Programme : y
  • Programme : igh
  • Programme : i-e
  • Programme : oa
  • Programme : oo

Ten programmes, closely linked to the Words and Pictures series, that place a special emphasis on developing children's awareness of long vowel phonemes, and the way these are used in reading and writing. The programmes
  • meet the requirements of current literacy initiatives
  • develop phonic knowledge and explore strategies for use
  • tackle the teaching of long vowel sounds
  • use familiar Words and Pictures devices, including the Magic Pencil
  • explore alphabetical order and the use of dictionaries

National Curriculum/ Scotland 5-14 Link
This special unit encourages children to develop their phonic knowledge and to explore strategies for use in reading and writing. It provides extensive experience of children's literature, and supports the development of clear, correctly shaped letters.