Talking and listening
Game - Rhymeville
Welcome to Rhymeville! Discover popular nursery rhymes and practise key literacy skills.
The sounds around us
You can hear all sorts of different sounds if you listen carefully.
Letter sounds and shapes
Letters make sounds. Sounds make words.
Listening and following instructions
Sometimes we need to listen to what our teacher is telling us to do. Sometimes it's nice to listen to stories.
Syllables
Words are made up of different parts, these are called syllables.
Body language
We don't always need words to tell people how we are feeling.
Talking
Talking can help you to make friends and join in games.
Rhymes
Some words sound like other words.
What are the basics of speaking?
Speak clearly so that everyone will understand what you are saying.
How do you have a conversation?
It's nice to talk to a friend. Remember to listen to what they are saying.
Reading
Stories
It's fun to tell your friends a story. Just make sure you get all the parts in the right order.
Print
The printed signs around us are very useful.
Books
Books are great for lots of things - not just stories!
Punctuation
Sentences aren't just made up of words.
Different letters have different sounds
Learn all about the sounds that letters make.You can have fun saying them out loud!
More letter sounds
Different letters or groups of letters have different sounds.
What are vowels and consonants?
Find out how to spot the five vowels in an alphabet full of consonants.
How to read short words
Discover how to read CVC words by blending the sounds together.
How to read longer words
Discover how to read longer words by blending the sounds together.
Writing
Letter formation
Have fun learning how to write the letters of the alphabet.
The purpose of writing
There are many reasons to put pen to paper.
Spelling and sounds
If you can't spell a word, try thinking of the sounds that are in the word.
How to spell short words
Find out how to spell CVC words.
How to spell longer words
Find out how to spell longer words.
How to hold a pencil
Discover how to hold a pencil using the tripod grip.
How to make finger spaces
Learn and practice writing sentences and using finger spaces.
Capital letters
Can you match the letters?
How to use capital letters and full stops
Find out when to use capital letters and full stops.
Punctuation
Sentences aren't just made up of words.