Here are a selection of word mats that we use throughout our writing activities.
I would expect the children to try and find the word they want on the mat to write it down. Firstly, I would ask the children to say the word they want, then ask them to sound it out (assist if needed). Then, I would usually point to the column that the word is in and ask the children to find that word (continually sounding it out with the child as they are looking for it).
We are currently using Phase 2 and Phase 3 words in our ‘everyday’ writing with the use of the 100 High Frequency Words too.
Tricky words are words that can not be sounded out easily. Therefore, the children know that we have to ‘train our brain’ to learn and say them.
Activity; Can you use these word mats to write me a recount of what you have been doing over the last week? Maybe decide upon your favourite activity you have done. Finish it off with a lovely picture too. You can send me these via email or on our Foundation Phase Facebook Page. I look forward to seeing and reading them over the next few days.