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The Espresso phonics project is well underway, with all subscribers now able to access our fourth module! The latest addition, Ash's phonics, adds a further 17 videos, including one on tricky words, to the 57 already available on the service. All these resources can be found under Foundation, Literacy or KS1 English.
To help you get the most out of Espresso and these fantastic new resources, why not book a CPD workshop? Our latest, Espresso and Literacy, includes ideas on how to use Espresso phonics to support your existing phonics programme. The workshop also explores how the videos can be used to support identification of letter sounds in words, and understanding of blending and segmenting.
To book a workshop, or for more information on our CPD offerings, please phone 0800 6 527 527 (Option 3) or email inset@espresso.co.uk.
The latest addition to Espresso phonics is here! Ash's phonics looks at new graphemes taught in Phase five of 'Letters and Sounds'. These exciting and engaging videos will help children learn the important skills of blending and segmenting: the foundations of fluent reading and spelling.
Find it: Foundation > Literacy
The latest addition to Espresso phonics is here! Ash's phonics looks at new graphemes taught in Phase five of 'Letters and Sounds'. These exciting and engaging videos will help children learn the important skills of blending and segmenting: the foundations of fluent reading and spelling.
Find it: KS1 > English
An assembly based on the Olympic values of friendship, respect and excellence. It can be used in the run up to the Olympics, or at any point during the year, to discuss how the values can be applied in school and the wider world. This assembly covers aspects of the KS1 PSHE & Citizenship National Curriculum.
Find it: News 1 > Assemblies
An assembly based on the Paralympic values of courage, determination, inspiration and equality. It can be used in the run up to the Paralympics, or at any point during the year, to discuss how the values can be applied in school and the wider world. This assembly covers aspects of the KS1 PSHE & Citizenship National Curriculum.
Find it: News 1 > Assemblies
A news round-up of events in the form of three short video clips. The video clips are reporter-led pieces using language aimed at Key Stage 1 pupils.
2012 School Games
Boats made from rubbish
350 years of Mr Punch
Find this week's story: English 1 > News Bites
Britain's beaches are the cleanest they have been in 25 years, according to the Good Beach Guide. The guide, which surveys how clean our coast is, concluded that water pollution levels have been reduced in many bathing areas. Use this video when thinking about how to improve the environment.
Find this week's story: News 1
An assembly based on the Olympic values of friendship, respect and excellence. It can be used in the run up to the Olympics, or at any point during the year, to discuss how the values can be applied in school and the wider world. This assembly covers aspects of the KS2 PSHE & Citizenship National Curriculum.
Find it: News 2 > Assemblies
An assembly based on the Paralympic values of courage, determination, inspiration and equality. It can be used in the run up to the Paralympics, or at any point during the year, to discuss how the values can be applied in school and the wider world. This assembly covers aspects of the KS2 PSHE & Citizenship National Curriculum.
Find it: News 2 > Assemblies
Scientists have come up with a set of rules that allow DNA taken from plants to be used in the naming of new species. The first plant to be named solely by analysing its DNA was Brunfelsia plowmaniana. Botanists hope this technique will help classify many unknown plant species. Use this video when thinking about variation and how scientists classify different living things.
Find this week's story: News 2
A news round-up of events in the form of four short video clips. The video clips are reporter-led pieces using language aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils.
2012 School Games
Boats made from rubbish
350 years of Mr Punch
Girl's school lunch blog
Find this week's story: English 2 > News Bites
This article looks at a controversial way of obtaining natural gas known as 'fracking'. It explains the processes involved and the reasons people are for or against this way of sourcing energy. Use this article when thinking about energy sources, and as the starting point for a debate on the issue.
Find this week's story: News 2
If you have any questions regarding the content in this week's update please contact us at primary@espresso.co.uk. We always love to hear any suggestions or ideas you have for the Espresso service.
Jane Benson Chief Operations Officer
Victoria CottrillEditorial Operations Manager
