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Talkie Time: Rodd uses his ‘magic thumbs’ to create words with different middle sounds. During the pause, the teacher could discuss with the children what other sounds can go in the middle of b and d to make new words. There are opportunities for them to practise saying the sounds and blending sounds together to make words.

While watching the clip, students could make the magic thumbs with Rodd and sound out the new word. They could then sound out the magic word again to help Rodd complete his magic trick. After watching the clip, students could trace around the shape of their thumbs, then take it in turns to hold them up on either side of a range of letters and sound them out. Are these real words or nonsense words? Real words could be noted down to create a magic thumbs display. Challenge students to make other letters with their fingers and use these to make words.