Level 1
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Level 1 - Starting to read and spell
- All children need to learn the skills taught in Level 1.
- Level 1 should be completed for both reading and spelling, taught together, one new sound per week, wherever possible*. Trust this speed. It WORKS! We will not expect the child to be perfect in the new sound after one week's study, but by practising the flashcard daily and with plenty of revision and review the child will have plenty of practice using the new sound as the lessons progress.
- Level 1 teaches basic spelling patterns alongside writing simple sentences with full stops and capital letters.
- The spelling lessons will take one week each and MUST follow the weekly teaching routine. Trust the programme and keep moving through unless your child is having obvious difficulties, in which case consult our troubleshooting tips. Revision is built in and perfection is not expected after each lesson. Knowing the flashcards however is vital, so never omit the daily warm up.
- Special needs pupils may need more than one week on each sound.
- Read these articles before starting to teach the lessons.
Level 1 Lessons - 41 Weeks
Click on a sound to view the lesson.
If you are starting Reading Made Simple for the first time at Level 1, or have a child with special needs, please start with the lessons for the five vowels. If you have completed Level 0 and your child has no obvious special need, you may start with the 'ck' lesson.
If you are starting Reading Made Simple for the first time at Level 1, or have a child with special needs, please start with the lessons for the five vowels. If you have completed Level 0 and your child has no obvious special need, you may start with the 'ck' lesson.
Resources (Optional use)
We have a selection of resources that you may find helpful in your teaching.
Be guided by your child as they will not be suitable for all and are not necessary for the programme to work.
Be guided by your child as they will not be suitable for all and are not necessary for the programme to work.
- The Level 1 reading books form a levelled reading scheme to help your child develop reading fluency. They should be read in order, the week after the relevant sound has been taught.
- Workbooks
- Special needs reading books and worksheet packs to help develop reading fluency
- Word Lists for revision
- Games
- Worksheets
- Flashcards (but you can make your own)
Decide the way ahead
On completion of Level 1, you must decide which path is best for your child.
Most children should continue straight on to Level 2 for spelling and move on to learn the final sounds of Level 3 to complete the programme for reading.
Special needs pupils may need to move through Level 2 for both reading and spelling.
Use the programme to help your child.
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