Initial Sounds 'Reading' Books

First reading books for those just learning the initial sounds with an Initial Sounds workbook to reinforce learning.

• Say the letter name and/or sound
• Trace the letter
• Find the things that begin with that sound

These Initial Sounds reading books can be used in two ways:

1. You can look at each letter as it is introduced and use the page as part of the lesson for that sound.
2. You can wait until all of the sounds in each book have been taught and use it for revision.

I prefer this last way, as when the child has learned 5 sounds, s/he will be so glad to recognise the sounds that have been taught in the book and it will give him/her a real confidence boost and a feeling of success. Try it and see for yourself. As you present each book, make it a moment to mark progress.
“Now you have learned some more letters, you can read this book!”

These books can be followed with our popular CVC Words reading books:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12636791

For more help teaching phonics, please see Reading Made Simple,
a 100% free phonic reading and spelling programme, written by two teachers with many years experience teaching children to read, especially those with special needs.