English
At Hambleton Primary School, children are introduced to synthetic phonics as soon as they start with us in EYFS. Children are taught using Jolly Phonics which is a comprehensive programme, based on a fun and multi-sensory synthetic phonics method that gets children reading and writing from an early age.
The children work on phonic knowledge every day through dedicated sessions, as well as having opportunities to apply their skills through games, activities and songs. This is in addition to reading and writing.
Jolly phonics and Jolly Grammar continue to inform the teaching and learning of phonics, spelling and grammar as children continue through KS1.
As children become fluent readers and have developed all reading skills, they are given access to Accelerated Reading Programme. The internet-based software assesses reading age, and suggests books that match pupils' needs and interests. Pupils take computerised quizzes on the books and earn AR points as they progress.
We are able to offer the children of Hambleton School a range of reading materials to support their love of reading:
- In EYFS and Key Stage 1 Oxford Reading Tree books and Big Cat Collins books are used as home readers to build fluency, confidence and discussion around books. These are closely matched to their phonics ability and comprehension skills.
- Big Cat Collins books are used as a basis for our guided reading scheme in Key Stage 1. Guided reading is used to teach decoding and comprehension skills in small groups at this early stage. Through guided reading, children have the opportunity to read and talk about books with a group of peers, led by an adult.
- From Year 2, reading is taught as a whole class using high quality texts.
- From Year 2 the Accelerated Reader (AR) system is used – this allows children to be rewarded for decoding and comprehension skills, which are assessed through online quizzes.
- The school library and class reading areas offer a wide range of age-appropriate books that can be read for pleasure.
Click here to download Phonics Screening Check - Year 1 Presentation
English Resources
Handwriting for parents
At Foundation stage, your child will be focusing on developing the necessary fine and gross motor skills in readiness for handwriting. They will practise a range of patterns including dots, waves and zig zags to prepare them for letter formation.
For more information see the leaflet here.
Grammar Glossary
http://www.theschoolrun.com/primary-grammar-glossary-for-parents - This link provides a simple summary and examples of all the terms your child may come across through KS1 and KS2 grammar. We hope this is useful to parents and children alike!
Suggested Reading Books
Little Owls (EYFS)
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Rosie’s Walk- Pat Hutchins |
Dogger- Shirley Hughes |
Percy the Park Keeper Books- Nick Butterworth |
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar- Eric Carle |
Each Peach Pear Plum-Janet and Allan Ahlberg |
The Tale of Peter Rabbit- Beatrix Potter |
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Owl Babies-Martin Waddell
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea- Jill Tomlinson |
Farmer Duck- Martin Waddell |
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The Rainbow Fish- Marcus Pfister |
Mr Gumpy’s Outing- John Burningham |
Whatever Next- Jill Murphy |
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Cat in The Hat- Dr Seuss |
Mrs Armitage- Quentin Blake |
I Will Never Eat a Tomato- Lauren Child |
Elf Owls (Year 1)
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Katie Morag’s Island Stories Mairi Hedderwick |
Spinderella Julia Donaldson |
The Large Family Collection Jill Murphy |
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Avocado Baby John Burningham
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Funnybones Janet and Allan Ahlberg |
A Bear Called Paddington Michael Bond |
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Hairy Maclary Lynley Dodd |
Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch Ronda and David Armitage |
The Bad-tempered Ladybird Eric Carle |
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Peace at Last Jill Murphy |
Where the Wild Things Are – Maurice Sendak |
Lost and Found – Oliver Jeffers |
Barn Owls (Year 2)
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Meerkat Mail Emily Gravett |
The Bolds Julian Clary |
Gorilla Anthony Browne |
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The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark Jill Tomlinson |
Fantastic Mr Fox Roald Dahl |
Not Now Bernard David McKee |
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The Enchanted Wood Enid Blyton |
Mr Majeika Humphrey Carpenter |
The Day the Crayons Quit Drew Daywalt |
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A Squash and a Squeeze Julia Donaldson |
The Tear Thief Carol Ann Duffy |
The Dragonsitter Josh Lacey |
Year 3
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The Diary of a Killer Cat Anne Fine |
The Iron Man Ted Hughes |
The Sheep-Pig Dick King Smith |
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The Abominables Eva Ibbotson |
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe C.S. Lewis |
The World According to Humphrey Betty G. Birney
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone J K Rowling |
The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog Jeremy Strong |
You’re a Bad Man Mr Gum! Andy Stanton |
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Hansel and Gretel Anthony Browne |
Here Comes Charlie Moon Shirley Hughes |
The Famous Five Series Enid Blyton |
Year 4
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The Dancing Bear Michael Morpurgo |
Bill’s New Frock Anne Fine |
Charlotte’s Web EB White |
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Why the Whales Came Michael Morpurgo |
The Firework-Maker’s Daughter Phillip Pullman |
Stig of the Dump Clive King |
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How to Train your Dragon Cressida Cowell |
Swallows and Amazons Arthur Ransome |
Billionaire Boy David Walliams |
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Voices in the Park Anthony Browne |
The Great Elephant Chase Gillian Cross |
Lizzie Dripping Helen Cresswell |
Year 5
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Wolf Brother Michelle Paver |
Street Child Berlie Doherty |
The Midnight Fox Betsy Byars |
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Tom’s Midnight Garden Philippa Pearce |
Demon Dentist David Walliams |
Clockwork Phillip Pullman |
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Heard it in the Playground Allan Ahlberg |
There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom Louis Sachar |
The Suitcase Kid Jacqueline Wilson |
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War Horse Michael Morpurgo |
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Joan Aitkin |
Danny the Champion of the World Roald Dahl |
Year 6
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The Arrival Sean Tan
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Fireweed Jill Paton Walsh |
Skellig David Almond |
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Holes Louis Sachar |
Northern Lights Phillip Pullman |
The Hobbit J.R.R. Tolkien |
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War Horse Michael Morpurgo |
The Railway Children Edith Nesbit |
Carrie’s War Nina Bawden |
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The Girl of Ink and Stars Kirin Milwood Hargrave |
The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnet |
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Kate DiCamillo
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