Foundation phase story about phonics
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the countryside, there lived a group of young children who were eager to learn how to read and write. The village school had recently introduced a new phonics program to help the children develop their literacy skills, and the students were excited to dive into the world of sounds and letters.
Every morning, the children gathered in the cozy classroom, where their teacher, Mrs. Jenkins, would lead them in fun and engaging phonics activities. They learned how to identify different letter sounds, blend them together to form words, and even practiced writing out the words they had learned.
One day, as the children were practicing their phonics skills, a mischievous squirrel darted into the classroom through an open window. The children were startled at first, but they quickly realized that the squirrel could help them with their phonics lesson.
Mrs. Jenkins handed each child a card with a picture on it, and the children had to identify the beginning sound of the word. The squirrel, who was now perched on Mrs. Jenkins' desk, watched eagerly as the children eagerly called out the sounds of the letters.
As the lesson went on, the children became more confident in their phonics abilities. They were able to recognize words, sound them out, and even spell them on their own. The squirrel, impressed by the children's hard work and determination, let out a little chirp of approval before scampering out of the classroom and back into the village.
From that day on, the children of the village continued to hone their phonics skills, using the knowledge they had gained to read stories, write letters, and communicate with others. And whenever they saw a squirrel scurrying through the trees, they would smile, knowing that their furry little friend had played a part in their phonics journey.