Learning through drama
"Absolutely everything to do with their phonics has improved!"
(DEBI WILKINSON, LINTON MEAD PRIMARY)
Play Phonics brings learning to life through fun-packed drama workshops. These are available either by a weekly visit from one of our workshop leaders or by our online adventure videos, depending on which option you choose.
Play Phonics is a supplementary resource, to be used in conjunction with any other systematic synthetic phonics teaching resource.
Through unique kinaesthetic, auditory and visual techniques, our weekly workshops have been carefully designed to enrich your classroom teaching for Nursery, Reception and Year One pupils in and around London.
"Play Phonics has enriched the curriculum... We have more readers than ever before."
- Eleni Apostoli, Lea Valley Primary
Watch the video to hear what other teachers have to say about Sammy Sounds.
"A valuable learning experience for any child."
- Vivian Tuck, Carpenters Primary
Weekly Workshops
Over a course of weekly sessions, a talented actor-teacher will come to your school, and as the character 'Sammy Sounds' they will introduce sounds, eventually covering a whole phase. Through drama and interactive fun pupils will be given the tools to blend, segment and decode words.
Closing the Gap
At Play Phonics we believe in making sure that every child reaches their true potential. Play Phonics has been deigned to close the attainment gap among pupils, which is why many of our schools feel that it is a good use of pupil premium money.
We understand that children learn in very different ways, and for some a more active, dramatic approach is the key to boosting confidence, retaining knowledge and propelling their learning journey.
In Your School
We work closely with schools to ensure that we get to know pupils and their particular educational needs; enabling us to differentiate within our sessions. Workshops require a minimal set up from schools - we simply need a hall, gym or classroom space.
You can also opt for our online, on demand phonics adventure videos for your class. Find out more about our online courses here
