Are you looking for the additional digital resources for teachers and the handbook that came with your Tric a Chlic packs? These are no longer available as a CD, the content is now available as digital downloads. Please e-mail [email protected] for a link to access your resources.
Tric a Chlic for English medium schools
Children in schools where Welsh is not a first language are already implementing a synthetic phonics programme through the medium of English. This means that their early reading strategies are strong in the mother tongue, so it is a natural process to build on their knowledge by introducing the Tric a Chlic programme, which follows the same process but in Welsh.
By using their previous knowledge, the children will come to read and spell in Welsh more easily.
Firstly, the learners will get to know the sound and form of each letter by using letter cards and the movements of the Tric and Chlic scheme through dedicated songs ensuring correct pronunciation from the start and moving a step closer to learning combination strategies in order to read and segment words to spell. Here the programme picture and word cards are used.
What do schools and teachers think?
A large number of schools in Wales implement the programme with their learners and see the benefit and successes of the programme. Why not listen to some people’s opinions about the programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Following the success of the original programme for Welsh-medium schools where Welsh is the mother tongue and is used within the classroom, a similar programme was created for English-medium schools. Both packages follow the same structure but the order in which the sounds are introduced varies between the two. The reason for this is that the English medium programme will build on the foundation of the English phonics that the children will already have.
The complete pack includes a series of 42 books. You will receive 6 copies of each book. There are sets of A5 cards in plastic pockets along with sets of A4 size reading strips for cutting. In addition to this, you will have access to loads of digital resources and tracking sheets that you can download as needed.
The price of a complete pack is ยฃ715. You can also add to the pack by purchasing individual steps or aspects of the complete package. To see what’s available, follow the link to the shop.
You do not have to buy the complete pack in order to be able to deliver the programme. Each step is also sold separately.
Yes. You can purchase additional resources as individual elements in our ‘Pick and Mix’ section. You can find all the additional resources on our online shop.
When you buy the packs from our online store you will receive a link to access your digital downloads. If you lose e-bost at [email protected]
We are aware that some are having difficulties playing the CD-ROM discs, so we have transferred the content to digital downloads. Please send an email to [email protected] to receive a new link to the resources.
Yes, a collection of resources for parents can be found in our resources section. You can download them or why not visit our online shop where you can find digital and additional resources that parents can buy.
You can organise training or revision sessions for your school by contacting us at [email protected]
Both apps are now available here, on the website under the resources section, you can use them through the browser.
What's in the box?
Want to know the content of the programme? Watch these short videos to see what’s in the pack when you buy the Tric a Chlic programme for English medium schools…
Don’t forget, each pack comes with a pack of digital downloadable resources.
Why not see how Tric a Chlic is used in schools across Wales.
Would you like to share information about the Tric a Chlic website with parents and carers?
We have created a handy leaflet for you to download and send via email or print for parents and carers which contains information about all the free resources, games and news available on this website.
Training
Since the publication of the Tric a Chlic programme for Welsh medium schools in September 2012, and then for English medium schools in 2018, Eirian Lloyd Jones, has been traveling Wales training primary school teachers and teaching assistants on how to present and implement the programme.
Peniarth now also offers Welsh and English medium training.
This is achieved by training individual schools, clusters of schools, at consortium level and also online.
During the training you will learn how to implement the programme by watching examples of strategies and good practice, discussing ideas on how to use the resources step by step and an opportunity to practice, discuss and prepare.
The courses for schools are open to:
- primary school teachers
- teachers of Special Needs units and language units
- substitute teachers
- teaching assistants
If you would like to receive training then contact us at [email protected]
Did you know that you can buy most Tric a Chlic resources as individual elements?
You can find them in the ‘Pick and Mix’ section under the Tric a Chlic menu on our shop.
