Phonics progress rarely happens in big leaps. Instead, it is built through small, steady steps - recognising sounds, blending with confidence, applying new graphemes in reading and writing. For young learners, these small moments of success are significant, and recognising them can make a powerful difference.
By rewarding phonics progress consistently, teachers help pupils build confidence, motivation and a positive relationship with reading. With simple feedback tools such as stickers and stampers, these achievements can be celebrated instantly and meaningfully - without adding to workload.

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