At Monster Phonics, we believe that strong communication between schools and parents is vital for supporting children’s learning. Below, you’ll find an example of a badge that schools can display on their website, along with model text to help parents understand how they can best support their child’s reading journey.
We’re always eager to hear from both Monster Phonics and non-Monster Phonics schools about innovative ways to engage parents. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please email us at
[email protected].
We’d love to hear from you!
Supporting Early Reading and Phonics with Monster Phonics
At
[School Name],
we are committed to providing a high-quality phonics programme to help every child learn to read. That’s why we’ve chosen Monster Phonics — a systematic synthetic phonics programme that’s engaging, accessible, and effective for all learners. Validated by the UK Department for Education and aligned with
Curriculum for Wales, Monster Phonics provides an approach that makes phonics both clear and enjoyable.
We are committed to ensuring every child develops a strong foundation in reading through a structured and engaging phonics programme, reflecting our intent. By implementing Monster Phonics systematically, we aim for each child to progress confidently and achieve a lasting Impact on their reading skills and wider learning.
Why Learning to Read Is So Important
- A Foundation for All Subjects: Reading is a foundational skill that supports success across the curriculum, boosting life chances.
- Beyond Academics: A positive attitude towards reading has lasting social, emotional, and cognitive benefits, enriching children’s lives.
How Children Learn to Read with Monster Phonics
Monster Phonics is a proven systematic synthetic phonics approach, incorporating colour coding and character cues, making phonics both easier to understand and more memorable. Here’s how it works:
- Understanding Phonic Sounds: Children start by recognising and saying phonic sounds.
- Blending Sounds to Read: Children learn to blend these sounds to read words, gradually building fluency and confidence.
- Daily Practice and Progression: Children follow a structured lesson sequence, moving from simple sounds to more complex phonics patterns.
Reading Fully Decodable Books
Monster Phonics provides fully
decodable books that match your child’s phonics level, supporting confidence and skill at the right stage:
- Phonics-Aligned Texts: Books are carefully matched to your child’s current knowledge, making reading more successful and fluent.
- Decodable Texts Only: By focusing on decoding rather than guessing from context or pictures, children build stronger reading foundations.
The fully decodable Monster Phonics books follow the programme’s progression, enabling children to develop their reading skills in a logical, supportive sequence until they can decode confidently and independently.
How to Help at Home
A Parent’s Guide to Monster Phonics can be found here. You will find practical tips on how you can reinforce phonics skills at home. Parents learn strategies for reading with their children, practising phonics sounds, and encouraging spelling through fun, everyday activities: https://ebooks.monsterphonics.com/parents-webinar/
