helenrhino Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hi everyone I just wondered if anyone was interested - I have collected together over 100 ideas for practical phonics activities in the areas of provision and linked them to Letters and Sounds phases of learning. I am going to run a couple of twilight courses in May to share my ideas and include a draft copy of my book in the course fee (£30). I am running the course at my school in Leeds and there will be opportumity to look around my Foundation Unit and talk to staff. I am inserting a copy of the flier for anyone who is in or around Leeds and might be interested and a couple of ideas from the book to give you a taster. Hope it will be of interest/use to people. Challenge_Phonics_flier.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Sounds really good, but alas, too far from sunny Cornwall. Hope it's a success, jackie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Sounds like a great idea but like jmb too far away - forme it is from sunny Kent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 same here, i'm afraid...........................sunny Wiltshire is just too far............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagelFace Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am about an hour away and would be interested in attending - it would have to be Thursday as that is my PPA time and I could get to you in time. Should I ring the number on the flier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenrhino Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Sorry got confused trying to reply. Really pleased you are interested - did a jig around the garage! Just ring the school number mon - fri and they should sort you out. Looking forward to meeting you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hi This looks really interesting so if its ok could I forward round a few schools in doncaster I work in? Hopefully a few of us might be able to make it Vicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am going to run a couple of twilight courses in May to share my ideas and include a draft copy of my book in the course fee (£30). Leeds is too far from sunny Maidenhead, I fear. However, I would be interested in buying a copy of the book, if it were available! Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tess Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 sounds fantastic - good luck. If it goes well you are going to need south as I'm in sunny Southampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Looks interesting. i would definately go if something similar in Essex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dottyp Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hi helenrhino Unfortunately too far away from Surrey but would be very interested in purchasing a copy of your book as we are just about to venture into making up a letters and sounds activity box. Please let me know if this is possible dottyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kelh81 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Just round the corner from me so count me in! I'll call the school tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenrhino Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hi This looks really interesting so if its ok could I forward round a few schools in doncaster I work in? Hopefully a few of us might be able to make it Vicky That would be great! I am contacting schools in Leeds but don't know how to contact schools in authorities nearby. Thanks for your help and interest. Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Are you doing Phase 1-6 or just concentrating on earlier ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Too far for me too I am afraid but also interested in buying a copy of the book if that's possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenrhino Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Are you doing Phase 1-6 or just concentrating on earlier ones? Most activities are linked to Phases 2 to 5 and can be used within a F, Y1 classroom that has some areas of provision and gives children the time and chance to work independently on 'challenge' tasks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairew28 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Sounds really good but too far away like many others! Is there anything that could be offered for us lot who live far away? E.g. buying copies of the book etc or does it all need explaining? Claire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittycat1279 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 As many others have said, it sounds great but it's just too far to travel. Would be interested in the book though if at all possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Looks like you've sold a few copies of your book then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hi, sounds r eally good, where abouts in leeds is it. Just hating driving through leeds is is easy to get to from the town centre as i may catch the train. Is it suitable for nursery and year 1. thanks 0258 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenrhino Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Hi, sounds r eally good, where abouts in leeds is it. Just hating driving through leeds is is easy to get to from the town centre as i may catch the train. Is it suitable for nursery and year 1. thanks 0258 Hi My school is about 20 mins from train station in Leeds centre, land to drive you leave Leeds on A64 and its in an estate about a mile off that road, not too difficult. Most activities suit R and Y1, depends what you do on phonics in N. We don't do formal teaching activities until the start of R and so the practical activities link with that. We have continued tthe same approach in Y1 and it has been successful. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenrhino Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Sounds really good but too far away like many others! Is there anything that could be offered for us lot who live far away? E.g. buying copies of the book etc or does it all need explaining? Claire The book is dead simple and I hope is really clear and self-explanatory so once I get it sorted would be happy to sell book to those who are interested. The book isn't published yet so at the moment it will just be ring bound with a pvc cover. Hope that will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 sounds great, how would we go about getting as copy of the book in whichever format is easiest for you? Nicky Sussex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenrhino Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 sounds great, how would we go about getting as copy of the book in whichever format is easiest for you? Nicky Sussex Thanks for your interest - I will get a print run organised in Easter hols and post details of how to get it on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I too am too far away but would definately be interested in a copy of the book when you have some printed. Let me know how to get one! I can't wait! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmajess Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'd love a copy of the book, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Just wanted to update anyone interested on the course. It was FANTASTIC!!! The resource book is deady easy to understand, activites seem so simple but effective I am still buzzin after yesterday. The evening was definatley worth the trip and my advice to anyone would be BUY the BOOK!!!! Super Super Super Thanks for a wonderful evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Is the book available to buy? jackie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Yes too far for me too unfortunately, but I am also interested in the book as always trying to think of ways to make my phonics more fun..... Good luck with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Yes too far for me too unfortunately, but I am also interested in the book as always trying to think of ways to make my phonics more fun.....Good luck with it Try Private Messaging Helenrhino who ran the course she would be able to advise further, but I am sure she would make them available for you to purchase. They will definatley make ur phonics fun as they are activities to scaffold the children's phonetic knowledge. Great honest. Right before I need commission!! Bye Vicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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