Pre-Phonics
Super Sounds
In Foundation 1, we use Super Sounds, a fun pre-phonics programme designed for our youngest children (ages 2–4). It helps to build the listening and speaking skills they’ll need before moving on to formal phonics and early reading.
Through songs, stories, games, and lots of repetition, children learn to:
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listen carefully to sounds in the world around them
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join in with rhymes and rhythm
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play with words and sounds
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develop the confidence to share their ideas and join in with group activities
These playful activities prepare children to recognise sounds, patterns, and rhythms in language, which are the building blocks for reading and writing later on.
Visit the Super Sounds website for free resources to learn more about the scheme and support learning at home.