Phonics
The Magic
Phonics is where the magic of cracking the reading code really begins. It’s all about learning how letters (and combinations of letters) match up with the sounds we say when we speak. In total, there are 26 letters in the alphabet—but they represent around 44 different sounds, known as phonemes. The letters and letter combinations that represent those sounds are called graphemes.
At Reading Warriors, we teach children to decode (read) and encode (spell) words by learning these grapheme-phoneme correspondences (GPCs). This process is called phonics instruction—and we do it the most effective way possible: through systematic synthetic phonics.
Now don’t let the word “synthetic” fool you—it simply means that children are taught to synthesise (or blend) sounds together to read words. Our approach is highly structured and explicit, starting with the most common and simple GPCs, and gradually building to the more complex ones. This ensures children can start reading real words quickly, without confusion.
Along the way, they also learn to blend sounds together to read, and segment words into individual sounds to spell. These foundational skills are introduced early in the program so kids feel successful from the start—and can take off with confidence.
Phonics teaches children how letters & sounds work together to form words. By learning to decode words through sound-letter patterns, children gain the tools to read, spell & write with greater ease and confidence.
Category:
Phonics
Age Group:
K-6 (Primary School)
Group Size:
Max 4 kids in one class
Fees Cost:
$65/week
“Teaching a child to read opens the door to infinite worlds—empowering them to wonder, grow, and explore with confidence, to stumble bravely, and to rise knowing that every mistake is the beginning of new understanding and the path to lifelong learning.”
“Reading is more than just a skill, it’s the thread that weaves together learning, identity and a lifetime of opportunities. It’s a gateway to understanding the world, connecting with others, and unlocking confidence and curiosity. By nurturing these cognitive abilities early, you help create learners who don’t just “read to pass,” but read to grow.”
