Kilmersdon Church School 
Phonics & Early Reading
Phonic Development: Read Write Inc.
At Kilmersdon, we follow Read Write Inc. for phonics.
What is Read, Write, Inc.?
Read Write Inc. (RWI) is a phonics complete literacy programme which helps children learn to read fluently and at speed so they can focus on developing their skills in comprehension, vocabulary and spelling. RWI was developed by Ruth Miskin and more information on this can be found at https://ruthmiskin.com/en/find-out-more/parents/.
Order of the programme
The programme is ordered through a series of colour-coded books, each progressively introducing new letters and sounds. Children are assessed every term to review whether they are ready to progress onto the next book colour. Below, you can find the progression of book colours and the typical age-range that children will be exposed to them. You can also find, below, documents to download which identify exactly which new learning is introduced in each book colour phase.
Books Year Group Expectations
- Red Ditty 1-10 Reception
- Green 1-10 Reception
- Purple 1-10 Reception
- Pink 1-10 Reception/Year One
- Orange 1-12 Year One
- Yellow 1-10 Year One
- Blue 1-10 Year One/Year Two
- Grey 1-13 Year Two
Parent and Carer RWI online Support Follow this link to find lots more information on how we can support our children with their reading at home.
Reception - 50 Recommended Reads!
Year 1 - 50 Recommended Reads!
Reception Free e-book access Follow the link for extra free e-books to read at home!
Year 1 Free e-book access Follow this link to find more books to read with your children at home!