Year 0 English Spring Term - Week 1

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Topic: Phonics Phase 3: 'j', 'v', 'w', 'x'

Introduction

Welcome to the Spring Term! We are moving on to Phase 3 phonics. This week, we will learn four new sounds: 'j', 'v', 'w', and 'x'.

Tasks

Practice saying the new sounds. Try writing the letters. Can you think of any words that have these sounds in them? For example, 'jet' or 'box'.

📊 Phonics: j, v, w, x

These sounds are exciting additions to our phonics knowledge.

  • j as in jam
  • v as in van
  • w as in web
  • x as in box

📝 Practice Exercises

  1. What sound does the letter 'j' make?
  2. Can you write the letter 'w'?
  3. Read this word: 'j-e-t'. (jet)
  4. The 'x' sound often comes at the end of words. Can you think of one? (fox, box, six)
  5. Let's write a word with 'v': 'van'.
Practice writing the letters in the air with your 'magic finger'.
Look for these new letters in storybooks you read together.
Use your phonics cards to build new words like 'jam', 'wet', and 'van'.
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