Overview
This page outlines the curriculum plan for Year 0 English, providing a structured overview of the topics and skills to be covered throughout the year, focusing on the foundational areas of phonics, reading, and writing.
Key Areas of Focus
- Phonics: Learning letter sounds (phonemes) and how to blend them for reading and segment them for spelling.
- Reading: Developing comprehension skills, reading common exception words, and enjoying a range of books.
- Writing: Forming letters correctly, writing simple words and sentences, and expressing ideas.
- Speaking and Listening: Participating in discussions, listening to stories, and expressing themselves clearly.
Term Breakdown
- Autumn Term: Introduction to Phonics (Phase 2), early mark-making, and sharing stories.
- Spring Term: Continuing Phonics (Phase 3), blending and segmenting CVC words, and beginning to write simple captions.
- Summer Term: Introduction to Phonics (Phase 4), reading and writing simple sentences, and retelling familiar stories.
Resources
For detailed weekly plans and activities, please refer to the respective term pages: