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CPD videos
A library of bitesize CPD videos are
included as part of a Rocket Phonics Online
subscription. Hosted by Rocket Phonics
author Abigail Steel, the videos include
useful tips and guidance providing a
helpful starting point for implementing
Rocket Phonics. Topics include pedagogy,
assessment and reading books. In addition
to the videos, we recommend that schools
complete 1- day of CPD training with Abigail
Steel Training.
Actions and ditties (Ages 3–4 only)
Rocket Phonics First Steps uses key pictures
accompanied by ditties and actions. The
pictures provide a visual and oral mnemonic to
help learners recall the focus letter-sound.
The materials are clear, linear and
distraction free and the small, cumulative
steps benefit all pupils. Teacher workload
in relation to phonics tuition is significantly
reduced as all of the materials and lesson
plans are readily available and easily
accessible. We would highly recommend
the Rocket Phonics programme!
Jane Davies, Head Teacher,
Boyne Hill Infant and Nursery School
Picture
Ditty
Action
Sound
Grapheme
/s/
s
Sun, sun, sun, up so high,
like a big yellow ball, in
the sky
With one hand open wide, palm
facing outward raise your arm
above your head and carefully wave
it across from left to right in an arc.
/a/
a
Apple in my hand, apple in
my hand;
Sweet and crunchy, apple in
my hand.
Hold an imaginary apple to your
mouth and pretend to take a bite.
/i/
i
Insects in the air; insects on
the ground;
Look at the insects moving
all around!
With your palm facing down wriggle
your fingers up high and down low
to represent an insect’s legs.
/e/
e
Elephant so grand, march
across the land;
Swing your trunk, oh
elephant so grand!
Hold your arm to your face as if a
trunk and swing from side to side.
/o/
o
Octopus, octopus, arms
everywhere;
Wriggle them here and
wriggle them there.
Hold your arms out to the sides
and wriggle them.
/u/
u
Open up the umbrella and
all get under;
Here comes the rain and the
rumbling thunder.
Hold one hand as if gripping an
umbrella handle, use the other
to push up the umbrella and
hunch your shoulders as if hiding
underneath.
/ai/
ai
Choo, choo, choo! Train,
train, train;
We like to ride the
choo-choo train!
With bent elbows rotate your
forearms at the sides of your hips.
/ee/
ee
Busy little bee flies from tree
to tree;
Buzz, buzz, buzz, busy
little bee.
Whilst making rapid pinching
movements with your fingers on
one hand, move your hand as if a
bee flitting from tree to tree.
/igh/
igh
Star light, star bright;
Sparkle and shine in the
dark, dark night.
Open and close fingers whilst
holding arms in the air to represent
stars sparkling.
/oa/
oa
Row the boat, row the boat;
Row, row, row!
Pretend to use an oar, rowing
on one side of your body then
the other.
/or/
or
Hold the fork, hold the fork;
Bring the fork to your mouth
and eat your dinner.
Hold your hand as if using a fork to
prod food then raise to your mouth
as if eating.
short
/oo/
oo
Open up a book and take a
little look;
Let’s open up that book and
take a good look!
Hold your palms together then
open and close as if looking at
a book.
long
/oo/
oo
I spy the moon, the beautiful
moon;
Can you spot the moon, the
beautiful moon?
Hold your hands to one eye as if
making a telescope and look to the
sky with the other eye shut.
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