Red word reading and spelling support
10 Nov 2026
Dear 1LH families,
For those who might need support in explaining how to spell red words with 'tricky letters', please see the QR codes below for the Ruth Miskin videos that support childrens understanding to help them spell accurately.
Red words are phonetically irregular words. They are words that can't be sounded out. If you sound them out they come out wrong. We learn to read these red words on sight then spell them. We teach red words during daily phonics sessions, with the explanation of what makes the word "tricky" with the "tricky letter(s)".
This is how your children have been taught to read and spell these words in reception and Year 1.
A reminder that homework books with spellings are due back in on Thursday (tomorrow). Phonics and free choice reading book are changed every Friday. As always, please come and speak to me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Mr Hussain
Words:
No, the, I
my, of
