Phase One Phonics Planning — Full Resource | Nursery and Reception

A comprehensive and complete phase one phonics planning resource designed for Nursery and early Reception classes. Created by an experienced Early Years teacher and aligned with the EYFS framework, this resource gives you everything you need to deliver high-quality phase one phonics sessions with confidence — from a clear yearly overview right through to individual session planning, activity ideas and assessment support.

What’s Included?

• A yearly overview of phase one phonics planning
• 20 weeks of complete phase one phonics planning
• An activity bank to support flexible and engaging phonics sessions
• Supporting resources for use across the planning
• Assessment materials to support observation and next steps

Why Teachers Love It

• Provides a complete, ready-to-use framework for phase one phonics across the year
• Saves significant planning time without removing professional judgement
• Supports confident delivery of high-quality phonics sessions in Nursery and early Reception
• Covers the full breadth of phase one phonics in a clear and manageable structure
• Easy to adapt to the needs and pace of your cohort throughout the year

How Can I Use This Resource?

• Use the yearly overview to map phase one phonics learning across the full academic year
• Deliver the 20 weeks of planning sequentially or dip in and out to suit your cohort’s needs
• Use the activity bank to add variety and flexibility to your phonics sessions
• Support assessment and next steps using the included assessment materials
• Use alongside your continuous provision to embed phase one phonics skills across the day

💡 This resource is also available inside the Is it Time to Play? Membership, giving members access to hundreds of planning tools, resources and professional development materials for no additional cost.