24 episodes
The Sounds-Write Podcast Sounds-Write
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The Sounds-Write Podcast is aimed at practitioners using phonics to teach children to read and write. The host hears from experts in the field of phonics in order to answer your questions. Sounds-Write is an expertly structured synthetic phonics programme based on the science of reading. For 20 years, we’ve been delivering a high-quality development programme which empowers education professionals to impart on children those most critical abilities for a happy, successful life and career: excellent reading and writing skills.
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Episode 21: Phonics Interventions for High School Success with Ilona Sydney-Jones
In the twenty-first episode of The Sounds-Write Podcast, Ilona Sydney-Jones discusses the ins and outs of using Sounds-Write with high school students, the importance of supporting older learners with literacy and the specific adaptations she makes when using Sounds-Write with these learners. Enjoy!Some helpful links:SPELDSATrain with SPELDSABase Camp article by John WalkerSounds-Write's FacebookSounds-Write's InstagramSign up to our mailing list
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Episode 20: Polysyllabic Words with Caroline Hardisty
In the twentieth episode of The Sounds-Write Podcast, Caroline Hardisty is back to give plenty of helpful and practical advice for teaching polysyllabic words. Caroline discusses the rationale behind why we introduce polysyllabic words from simple to complex and in an explicit way, how to syllabify words, and how to implement differentiation techniques with polysyllabic word lessons. Enjoy!Some helpful links:The Sounds-Write Practitioners' PortalSounds-Write's FacebookSounds-Write's Instagram...
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Episode 19: Advice for Phonics Leads with Donna Smith
In the nineteenth episode of The Sounds-Write Podcast, Donna Smith is back to give plenty of helpful and practical advice for Phonics Leads. This episode comes in celebration of the recent release of our Phonics Lead Handbook, a brilliant (and free!) resource that will be any Phonics Lead's guide to all things Sounds-Write. Enjoy!Some helpful links:Access the Phonics Lead Handbook and many more useful documentsAlex saying the sounds Sounds-Write Initial Code Episode 3: Phonics With Fidelity w...
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Episode 18: Phonics in Small, Rural Schools with Helen Hampton
In the eighteenth episode of The Sounds-Write Podcast, Helen Hampton talks about implementing Sounds-Write in small, rural schools. She discusses how to get started with Sounds-Write in this setting, how to maximise your resources and how to teach phonics to mixed-age classes. Enjoy!Some helpful links:Sounds-Write's Free ResourcesSounds-Write's Australian ShopTrain with HelenSounds-Write's FacebookSounds-Write's InstagramSign up to our mailing list
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Episode 17: Language Development with Alex Bedford and Julie Sherrington
In the seventeenth episode of The Sounds-Write Podcast, Alex Bedford and Julie Sherrington talk about their recently released book 'EYFS: Language of Learning'. Alex and Julie are both experienced and passionate educators. They discuss the importance of language development, the impact of the pandemic on children's language and how to put their brilliant handbook into practice. Enjoy!"This book will be the go-to resource for practitioners who want a clear, user-friendly way to develop childre...
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3: Nuggets of Language Nerdiness
Welcome to episode 3 of Nuggets of Language Nerdiness by The Sounds-Write Podcast! Do you know the difference between a language, a pidgin and a creole? What would a writing system look like if it could convey tone of voice and stress? What are false cognates? Join us as we explore these questions and more in this episode. Enjoy!Some helpful links and sources:Visit our websiteSign up to our mailing listLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramWhat is a languageWhat’s The Difference Between A ...