Early literacy

If children enjoy listening to and telling stories, then they are opened up to a world of possibilities. Storytelling has a massive impact for the whole child. It can also be used to develop skills across the entire curriculum. When children listen to stories…or make them up…or engage in activities that link to books and …

In ten years of working with children aged 3-5, I have found that one of the most important skills in early phonics is definitely segmenting. It is a crucial skill in early writing, and it is involved in reading too. But what exactly is it? Segmenting in phonics is the ability to separate a word …