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Phonics Kit Bag: Helping Children Who Struggle With Phonics

Joanna Peristiani

We know how passionate you are about helping every child succeed, especially those who struggle with reading and writing. Failing to help children achieve literacy by age 11 has significant long-term consequences. In the UK, approximately 16% of adults are functionally illiterate, struggling with basic reading and writing tasks. This has a profound impact on their employment opportunities, with low literacy skills being linked to lower wages and higher unemployment rates.

According to a study by Pro Bono Economics, the cost of illiteracy to the UK economy is estimated to be around £2.5 billion per year due to lost productivity, increased welfare spending, and other social costs. Furthermore, children who struggle with literacy are more likely to leave school without qualifications, leading to a higher risk of social exclusion and mental health issues.

Addressing literacy early can break this cycle. With the Phonics Kit Bag, you have a powerful tool to make a significant difference in your students’ lives, setting them on a path to success and well-being.

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Why Choose the Phonics Kit Bag?

Flexible and Comprehensive Support: We’ve designed the Phonics Kit Bag to adapt to the unique needs of each child. Its flexibility allows you to tailor your approach, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive. The structure is tight enough to provide consistency but flexible enough to adjust based on your professional insight. Like you, we know each child is different and so a bespoke approach is important.

Engaging and Motivational Content: One of the standout features is our set of 38 captivating comics. These aren’t just fun; they’re integrated with core reading texts focusing on target graphemes. The comic book format is a game-changer for motivation and engagement, turning learning into an exciting adventure. Comics are less text-dense, making them easier to read, especially for struggling readers. They focus on words with the target grapheme, reinforcing specific learning goals while providing a more exciting and visually stimulating experience. The comics are character-driven, starting with a group of superheroes and then introducing a set of villains for them to always overcome!

What’s Inside the Phonics Kit Bag?

  1. Comprehensive Teacher Guide: Think of this as your roadmap, filled with step-by-step instructions to help you seamlessly implement the programme. It includes comprehensive, easy-to-use planning which is clearly laid out for you. Here are some examples to give you a preview of how straightforward and user-friendly our planning guides are.

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  1. Activity Book: Packed with phonics-based activities designed to reinforce learning, this book is a treasure trove of engaging exercises. It contains lots of extra resources and activities to help. The pages are easy to photocopy, so the book can be used as required, again and again, providing endless opportunities for practice and reinforcement.

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  1. Magnetic Letters: With 158 magnetic letters, you have a tactile tool that helps children experience the shape and form of letters through touch—a fantastic aid to encourage active  learning. Our magnetic letters use colour to highlight long vowel sounds, silent letters, and tricky letters, making them an excellent resource for grapheme-phoneme correspondence (GPC) and blending practice.

  1. Over 800 Flashcards: Organized in four boxes for easy access, these flashcards provide quick, effective practice. They’re perfect for reinforcing specific sounds and letters that need more attention. Having every flashcard to hand saves both time and cost, and the wealth of ways these can be used means you’re always prepared for targeted interventions.
  2. Superhero and Villain Posters: These vibrant posters bring learning to life, adding an extra layer of excitement and engagement to your lessons.

  1. Handy Kit Bag: Time is the enemy in schools! You need everything at your fingertips. The Kit bag is convenient and easy to carry, giving you everything you need within arm’s length.

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The Special Features You’ll Love

Multi-Sensory Learning: We’ve incorporated tactile, visual, and active learning strategies. The magnetic letters, coloured graphemes on flashcards, and interactive comics cater to different learning styles, making it easier for children to grasp and retain new information.

Explicit Instruction and Scaffolding: Our approach includes clear, well-structured explanations and modelling. The programme is broken down into manageable steps, building confidence and skills incrementally.

Aligned with the SEND Code of Practice: The Phonics Kit Bag is structured, repetitive, flexible, and multisensory. It aligns perfectly with the SEND Code of Practice, which emphasizes the importance of tailored support and inclusive teaching strategies. Our kit is designed to ensure that children with special educational needs and disabilities receive high-quality, differentiated instruction. By breaking learning into smaller, manageable steps and incorporating multi-sensory elements, we provide a scaffolded approach that helps build confidence and mastery over time. This approach not only supports academic progress but also promotes a positive self-concept and a love for learning.

Available to order now: https://monsterphonics.com/product/phonics-kit-bag/ 

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