The International Phonetic Alphabet is an alphabetic system of phonetic notation devised by the International Phonetic Association as a standardised representation of the sounds of spoken language. Phonetic symbols, therefore, represent a speech sound, and each SSP 'Speech Sound Monster' is an alternative to one of these phonetic symbols. Rather than learning phonetic symbols, children learn the Monsters, and all have their own personalities, movement, and music. Young children develop an awareness of the English speech sounds we use, and how to 'talk on paper' in a playful, fun way. Reading and writing for pleasure is key. Miss Emma teaches children to read in pre-school within her Steps to Reading Playgroups and the new online 'I Can Read Without You' program.
Her approach for schools can be seen here.
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