Peer-to-Peer Learning in Year 1

After mastering letter sounds and identifying beginning, middle, and ending sounds, the Year 1 class has taken the next step in their literacy journey—blending sounds to form consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words. This important milestone in early reading is not only exciting but also a cornerstone of language development.

To support this learning, the children have been paired up to work collaboratively on blending sounds and building words. It’s truly wonderful to watch how they cooperate, thoughtfully discuss letter sounds, and share their observations about beginning, middle, and ending sounds. These moments highlight the power of peer-to-peer learning, where students actively teach and learn from one another in a dynamic and engaging way.

In the Year 1 classroom, peer-to-peer learning has brought a new level of excitement and energy to literacy activities. Watching the children sound out words together, share ideas, and celebrate their successes underscores the value of collaboration in education. As they take these early steps in reading, they’re not just learning to blend sounds—they’re also learning to support each other, solve problems as a team, and build a strong foundation for future learning.