This week, we are excited to announce the beginning of the Little Wandle Foundation Programme with our nursery children! This program is designed to develop children’s phonological and phonemic awareness through fun, engaging activities, nursery rhymes, and games.
Why Foundations for Phonics?
Building strong foundations in phonics during nursery lays the groundwork for successful learning in Reception. The Foundations for Phonics program focuses on two key aspects: Rhyme Time and Tuning into Sounds.
Rhyme Time explores the world of rhymes, helping children build a rich vocabulary and understand the sounds in words. This aspect promotes shared language and enhances their understanding of the world around them.
Tuning into Sounds emphasises phonological and phonemic awareness through various games that make learning enjoyable and interactive.
What We Are Focusing On
This term, our focus is on learning a variety of songs and playing rhyming games. Here are some of the nursery rhymes we’ll be exploring:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
Hey, Diddle, Diddle
Humpty Dumpty
Jack and Jill
Miss Molly Had a Dolly
Pat-a-cake
Round and Round the Garden
The Grand Old Duke of York
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
A Sailor Went to Sea
Down at the Station
Hickory, Dickory, Dock
Incy Wincy Spider
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
Ring-a-ring-a-roses
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
The Wheels on the Bus
Wind the Bobbin Up
