We are really looking forward to welcoming you to Woodlands in September! There's still one member of the team you're yet to meet... Fred! 

Take a look at some of the videos over the summer so you know who Fred is and what he's all about. If you can talk to Fred using your Fred Talk - even better!

Fred's adventures at the aquarium: https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/m8d58yw9/24ErEJJm 

Fred's adventures camping: https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/USBmHmmB/pgSZD9fG 

Fred says body parts: https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/LYERHtav/uLZrmt7W

Fred's fridge: https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/3lnkla6l/7qWZ9iXz

Fred's toy box: https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/gwzXSoSc/aXPvvfz2

In September, we will begin to teach your child to read. Take a look at the Read Write Inc videos to find out more about how we teach phonics at Woodlands.

What is RWI phonics? https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/8oJtOfHb/hmFduOf8

How to say the sounds: https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/99YoJI6u/bdSyj1BN

Understanding phonics: https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/C4x9atUX/SfoqPFT1

To help your child get ready for their reading journey next year, it would be really useful to practice identifying and naming the pictures we use to introduce sounds. Please don't try to teach the sounds to your child, but do help them to name the images (e.g. mountain, apple, snake, tower).

Over the summer, spend time reading to your child to get them excited and intrigued about books!

Why read to your child? https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/URCdU1A4/PqD2HRgp

10 things to think about when you read to your child: https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/6bGjynfi/jtjdpjQY