Use this photo to encourage your child to write some sentences. Ask them to start with ‘I can see…..’
The more confident your child is with writing, the more you can ask them to write about the picture. Ask them to add details, such as what colour the hat is and what is in the background. Some children can write three or four sentences. Remind them about their phonics. They all know the ‘ee’ special friends sound they need for the words ‘see’ and ‘sheep’. They are all also familiar with the ‘sh’ special friends sound at the start of ‘sheep’. They know the tricky word ‘I’. I hope they surprise you with the amount of writing they are able to do! Please remind them to use finger spaces! ask them to draw their own version of the picture.
Please also use this opportunity to practice name writing. The children can all write their first names now. Its time to start learning surnames! Write their name for them to copy and encourage them to copy it a few times each day.
Please read a story to your child today. Any story that you have at home that your child will enjoy is fine. It does not have to be a school book.
Practice the ‘red tricky words’ I have provided you with. Read the phase 2 and 3 ones with your child. If they are confident with these, slowly introduce the phase 4. Encourage the children to write a few of them.
CHEEKY CHALLENGE!!!! Can they write any sentences using the tricky words?
