I use Jolly Phonics actions and sounds. For each sound there is an art piece, for instance 'p' equals pasta necklaces.
We use fine sand on a tray to practise writing the letter, linking patterns and drawing. One child drew a rocket and we followed that lead and read a story about a rocket.
Children complete Jolly Phonics worksheets and are encouraged to write their name. We also do physical exercises to help listening skills, such as rolling a ball to a friend and saying their name. We finish with a story and then review what we have done.
The children can all name the sounds and they are writing their names and finding rhyming words. My input is an hour a week and it is working, but only as part of a range of methods. I expect this debate to rumble around for a long time to come.
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