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Essential Letters and Sounds

ELS Essential Spelling

Structured spelling lessons for Year 2/ Primary 3

ELS Essential Spelling aids the important transition from phonics to spelling.

The easy-to-use resources follow the format and structure of the ELS phonics teaching programme and comprise:

  • Online subscription including 3 whiteboard presentations a week
  • Apply Book
  • Large Spelling Poster
  • Sounds mat for Phase 5 alternative graphemes

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The phonics programme follows the original 2007 Letters and Sounds progression. It is designed to ensure that all children learn to read well and make speedy progress. Find out more here.

  • Structured spelling lessons for Year 2/Primary 3
  • Follows the format and structure of the ELS phonics teaching programme
  • Covers the requirements of the National Curriculum at Year 2
  • Three teaching sessions per week
  • Covers teaching at Phase 6
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Q&A with Tara Dodson & Karra McFarlane

ELS Essential Spelling Q&A with Tara odson & Karra McFarlane

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If you missed our recent webinar with ELS author Tara Dodson and OUP Publisher Karra McFarlane, watch the recording to learn more about ELS Essential Spelling.

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ELS Essential Spelling blog

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Is ELS Essential Spelling the right fit for your school? Read our blog to find out everything you need to know about our Year 2/P3 programme.

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