Literacy Instruction
Early Years Learning @ LNPS
Evidence supports the use of a systematic, synthetic phonics approach in the initial phase of beginning reading instruction. Initial phonics instruction is supported by practice with decodable texts.
Synthetic Phonics - The term ‘synthetic’ refers to the process of synthesising, or blending, individual sounds together.
At LNPS, starting Term 1 2020, Reception to Year 2 classes will begin implementing a synthetic phonics approach through a program called InitiaLit.
InitiaLit is an evidence-based whole-class literacy program providing all children with the essential core knowledge and strong foundations to become successful readers and writers. The three-year program, covering the first three years of school (Reception to Year 2) provides strong foundations in reading and writing, in the hope that fewer children will fall behind and require more intensive intervention.
InitiaLit will become an Early Years reading program that incorporates a synthetic approach to the teaching of phonics alongside a rich literature and vocabulary component. It will ensure that there is consistent instruction across classrooms in a year level. This approach will ensure our students are exposed to the best literacy instruction focussing on vocabulary, oral language and comprehension through quality children’s literature.
As this is a new approach for us, more informartion will be going home in Term 1 2020, after we have completed our intensive training.
Please contact Mirjana via email if you have any further questions.
Mirjana