mainstream schemes A fun, firm foundation in phonics Phonics Bug Authors: Professor Rhona Johnston and Doctor Joyce Watson
The Phonics Bug philosophy…
Quick guide Phonics Bug gives you whole-class teaching software featuring CBeebies video clips and games linked to reading, spelling and writing as well as a wide array of pupil games and activity sheets for consolidation. And of course, let’s not forget that all-important part the books! There are 133 fully decodable books to choose from, including 30 stories around the popular CBeebies Alphablocks characters.
Phonics Bug is founded on the teaching methods used by Rhona Johnston and Joyce Watson during their seven-year longitudinal study into the effectiveness of synthetic phonics. At Pearson we believe that synthetic phonics helps give children the very best start in learning to read. At the same time, we believe that reading has to excite and inspire children, so that the will to read comes from within. So, working with Rhona and Joyce, we’ve created a complete synthetic phonics programme that combines a rigorous, proven-to-work structure with the best of today’s technology, well-written books and eBooks, and top-notch design for added pupil engagement.
PHONICS BUG GIVES YOU…
A huge selection of fully decodable fiction and non-fiction books and eBooks with appealing artwork and photography. Structured, fast-paced lesson plans that are proven to work and don’t require pupil ‘streaming’ or any classroom upheaval. A multi-sensory approach to phonic development to ensure children really enjoy learning. An enormous bank of electronic teaching resources accessed online through a simple log-in. An online reading world where children access a personalised selection of books and earn reward points for reading.
These main programmes all meet the Department for Education’s core criteria. Although component elements of the programmes are available separately, schools might wish to purchase these only to supplement existing materials from the same programme. A ‘pick and mix’ approach to core programme materials is not recommended.
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