Why Phonics Matters: A Parent’s Guide to Early Reading Success – Week 1
If your child is in Nursery or Reception, you’ve probably heard the word phonics a lot. But what exactly is it,
Blending Sounds into Words: Early Reading Practice Made Simple – Week 11
This week, we’re working on oral blending—which simply means helping your child hear separate sounds and push them together into a whole word.
Fun with Voice Sounds: Explore Phase 1 Phonics Through Playful Speaking – Week 10
Explore the different ways we can make sounds with our voices — from whispering and humming to stretching and bouncing sounds in fun, playful ways.
Silly Sound Games: Try Alliteration Play for Early Reading Skills – Week 9
If your child thinks silly sausages sizzle on Saturdays is the funniest thing ever — you’re on to something.
Rhyme Time: Simple Ways to Build Early Phonics Through Rhyming Play – Week 8
Rhyme isn’t just fun or cute or a nice bedtime read—it’s also a brilliant tool for phonics
Talking and Listening: Build Your Child’s Vocabulary Through Everyday Chat – Week 7
If you’ve ever worried you’re not “doing enough” to help your child learn to read — stop right there.
Clap, Tap, Stomp: Body Percussion Games for Early Reading Skills – Week 6
We’re talking practical, energetic, joy-filled activities—lots of movement, lots of noise, and heaps of laughter.
Musical Play for Phonics: Exploring Instrumental Sounds at Home – Week 5
If your child loves banging on a saucepan with a wooden spoon — great news: they’re doing phonics.
How to Teach Environmental Sounds at Home – Week 4
Environmental sounds are the everyday noises all around us
7 Everyday Listening Games to Build Phase 1 Phonics Skills at Home – Week 3
Before your child can read words, they need to tune in to sounds
What Are Phase 1 Phonics Skills? A Parent’s Guide to Getting Started with 7 Fun Activities – Week 2
Phase 1 develops your child’s listening, speaking, and sound discrimination skills.
