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The journey of mastering CH involves teaching children to recognize its presence in different words. Get your free worksheets and games to help teach this important sound!

Literacy is the foundation of education and lifelong learning. For many learners, especially those who struggle with reading, traditional teaching methods may not be enough.

Nurturing young readers begins with understanding the building blocks of fluency. High frequency words—those common terms like "the" and "and"—form the foundation of reading confidence. Through orthographic mapping, children connect letter patterns with sounds, storing words for instant recognition. By engaging in playful phonological awareness activities and using multi-sensory techniques, educators create pathways to literacy. This journey requires patience and consistent p

Teaching phonics to kindergartners thrives on multisensory experiences—tracing letters, singing sounds, and movement activities that connect mind and body. Begin with simple sounds like /s/, /m/, and /t/, celebrating when children first blend sounds into words. By weaving phonics into stories and play, we honour young learners' natural curiosity and build not just reading skills, but confident explorers of language who feel connected to the joyful journey of literacy.

Unlike traditional literacy programs, structured literacy methods are designed to benefit all students, especially those with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.

Did you know the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check requires children to read 40 words correctly, with 32 typically being the pass mark? Empower your child's reading journey with our supportive guide to the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.