Our Phonics Class

Our Phonics classes are specially designed to help young learners develop strong reading and spelling skills. Through engaging activities, games, and storytelling, children learn how to connect letters with their sounds, blend them into words, and become confident early readers. We use modern, child-friendly methods tailored to different learning styles, making reading fun, effective, and stress-free.

Phonics

Phonics is a method of teaching reading and writing that focuses on the relationship between sounds (phonemes) and letters (graphemes). It helps learners understand how letters and letter combinations represent specific sounds in words. By learning phonics, children can decode (sound out) words, which is a key skill in early literacy development.

For example,in phonics:

• The letter "b" makes the /b/ sound (as in bat).
• The combination "sh" makes the /sh/ sound (as in ship).

Key Principles of Phonics:

1. Letter-Sound Correspondence:
• Phonics teaches that letters (or groups of letters) correspond to specific sounds. For instance, "c" can represent the /k/ sound (as in cat) or the /s/ sound (as in circle).
2. Blending:
• Blending is the ability to combine individual sounds to form words. For example, blending the sounds /c/ /a/ /t/ creates the word cat.
3. Segmenting:
• Segmenting is the opposite of blending and involves breaking down words into their individual sounds. For example, the word "dog" can be segmented into /d/ /o/ /g/.
4. Digraphs:
• Digraphs are two letters that together make one sound. For example, "ch" in chat, "th" in this, and "sh" in ship.
5. Silent Letters:
• Phonics also includes teaching silent letters, such as the "k" in knight or the "e" in cake, where the letter isn't pronounced but still affects the word's meaning.

In summary, phonics is a critical tool in early literacy development. By understanding the relationships between sounds and letters, learners can unlock the ability to read and write effectively, forming the foundation for their academic and language skills.