Sophia's English Journey: ‘I’ll never be able to read’ to ‘I can read mummy!’
It has been a milestone year for all three of the children within the subject of English. Their progression has been fantastic and they have made us all proud. All three children have learnt to read and the girls have made a start on spelling. Their writing has really improved, as has their understanding of story telling within role-playing, and the use of imagination in pictures and within play. They have embraced English grammar and expanded their vocabulary. Sophia had ended the previous teaching year on a sad note regarding her reading. She had massively struggled and did not enjoy the activity at all. She made little progress in phonics and reading by repetition and recognition. This teaching year commenced with little change, until I sat down with her in January and had a little chat with her on the subject. I asked her what she wanted/needed in order for us to win at reading, what would she change if she could. Her answer was simple, she asked for ...