Monster Phonics

Monster Phonics is a highly-engaging, structured, synthetic phonics programme. It accelerates learning by allowing children to learn new graphemes by using monsters to group graphemes for recall and to provide an easy and fun memory cue for children. It also uses colour-coding to highlight the grapheme when teaching a new grapheme. Once taught and secure, the colour is removed. Multisensory focused teaching improves learning. Children love Monster Phonics. 

At Penllergaer Primary School, we are committed to providing a high-quality phonics programme to help every child learn to read. That’s why we’ve chosen Monster Phonics — a systematic synthetic phonics programme that’s engaging, accessible, and effective for all learners. Validated by the UK Department for Education and aligned with Curriculum for Wales, Monster Phonics provides an approach that makes phonics both clear and enjoyable.

We are committed to ensuring every child develops a strong foundation in reading through a structured and engaging phonics programme, reflecting our intent. By implementing Monster Phonics systematically, we aim for each child to progress confidently and achieve a lasting Impact on their reading skills and wider learning.

Why Learning to Read Is So Important

• A Foundation for All Subjects: Reading is a foundational skill that supports success across the curriculum, boosting life chances.
• Beyond Academics: A positive attitude towards reading has lasting social, emotional, and cognitive benefits, enriching children’s lives.

How Children Learn to Read with Monster Phonics

Monster Phonics is a proven systematic synthetic phonics approach, incorporating colour coding and character cues, making phonics both easier to understand and more memorable. Here’s how it works:

• Understanding Phonic Sounds: Children start by recognising and saying phonic sounds.
• Blending Sounds to Read: Children learn to blend these sounds to read words, gradually building fluency and confidence.
• Daily Practice and Progression: Children follow a structured lesson sequence, moving from simple sounds to more complex phonics patterns.

How to Help at Home

A Parent’s Guide to Monster Phonics can be found here. You will find practical tips on how you can reinforce phonics skills at home. Parents learn strategies for reading with their children, practising phonics sounds, and encouraging spelling through fun, everyday activities: https://ebooks.monsterphonics.com/parents-webinar/

If you would like to find out more about Monster Phonics, visit the parent information page here: https://monsterphonics.com/phonics-support-for-parents/