EdShed Phonics and Spelling Guidance (ZA)

EdShed Phonics and Spelling Guidance (ZA)

EdShed Phonics and Spelling Guidance (ZA)

This comprehensive guide from EdShed is designed to support the teaching of phonics and spelling in South African schools. Aligned with the CAPS curriculum for English Home Language, the resource spans the Foundation and Intermediate Phases, offering a structured and engaging approach to early literacy development.

The guide covers phonemic awareness, grapheme-phoneme correspondences, spelling patterns, and reading strategies across seven progressive stages (Stage R to Stage 6). It emphasises a multi-sensory, systematic method using visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learning tools. EdShed integrates decodable readers, high-frequency and exception words, digital games, and assessment tools, making it ideal for differentiated instruction and inclusive classrooms.

Whether you're looking to establish foundational phonics or reinforce advanced spelling rules, this guidance provides the planning, resources, and research-backed rationale to enhance learner outcomes and foster a love of reading and writing.

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