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Prep phonics program

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​​The Australian Curriculum supports targeted phonics instruction in the Early Years of schooling. Our Prep Phonics program provides a consistent and balanced approach to the teaching of phonics instruction that includes the following components:

  • Integrate components of Jolly Phonics, MiniLit and Words Their Way program
  • Explicit teaching of letter sounds and symbols using warm-ups, letter/sound sorts and interactive whiteboard resources
  • Use common language, actions (Jolly phonics), set scope and sequence & lesson delivery
  • Targeted segmenting and blending – hand actions from MiniLit
  • Practice and record letter formation and directionality using gradual release model
  • Embed program in the literacy block
  • Consolidate phonological awareness skills through the Prep Oral Language Program – Story Bridge

The Phonics Program includes:

  • Daily warm-up using familiar sounds
  • Daily blending and segmenting practice
  • Introducing three letter sounds per week
  • Daily handwriting and letter formation practice
  • Identify and use letter sounds in reading, writing and follow-up activities
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Last reviewed 31 October 2023
Last updated 31 October 2023