Does Reading include phonics?

Early word reading is part of Reading, and there is a separate Phonics subject for Reception to Year 2 that focuses on letter sounds and blending.

Can my child listen as well as read?

Yes. Read-aloud is available in the comfort settings, and it is turned off where it would give away the answer to a reading check.

Which ages is it for?

Reception to Year 6, ages 4 to 11.

Subjects · Ages 4 to 11

WonderPath Reading

WonderPath Reading is about understanding, not just decoding: retelling a story, finding the answer in the text, predicting what happens next and building the stamina to read for pleasure.

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What WonderPath Reading covers

Word reading and fluency
Retrieval and inference
Vocabulary in context
Summarising and predicting
Reading for pleasure

Reading by year group

Each page lists what children learn that year and how WonderPath teaches it.

EYFS · Ages 4-5

Reading for Reception

· Blending sounds to read simple CVC words
· Recognising high-frequency words on sight
· Enjoying and discussing stories read aloud

Open Reception

KS1 · Ages 5-6

Reading for Year 1

· Applying phonic knowledge to decode words
· Reading common exception words on sight
· Understanding simple stories and answering questions about them

Open Year 1

KS1 · Ages 6-7

Reading for Year 2

· Reading aloud with fluency and expression
· Discussing the sequence of events in stories
· Making predictions based on what has been read so far

Open Year 2

KS2 · Ages 7-8

Reading for Year 3

· Reading a broader range of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction
· Using dictionaries to check word meanings
· Identifying themes and conventions across texts

Open Year 3

KS2 · Ages 8-9

Reading for Year 4

· Drawing inferences about characters' thoughts, feelings, and motives
· Predicting what might happen from details stated and implied
· Identifying how language, structure, and presentation contribute to meaning

Open Year 4

KS2 · Ages 9-10

Reading for Year 5

· Recommending books and giving reasons for choices
· Distinguishing between fact and opinion
· Summarising main ideas from across a text

Open Year 5

KS2 · Ages 10-11

Reading for Year 6

· Reading and discussing a broad range of genres including classic literature
· Making comparisons within and across texts
· Explaining how an author's use of language affects the reader

Open Year 6

Questions parents ask about WonderPath Reading

Does Reading include phonics?: Early word reading is part of Reading, and there is a separate Phonics subject for Reception to Year 2 that focuses on letter sounds and blending.
Can my child listen as well as read?: Yes. Read-aloud is available in the comfort settings, and it is turned off where it would give away the answer to a reading check.
Which ages is it for?: Reception to Year 6, ages 4 to 11.

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