Phonics, reading and writing, ages 2½ to 7
One-to-one sessions in your home in London, or online, to help your child read and write with confidence.
Who it's for
Children from 2½ to 7, from nursery and pre-school through Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Some children are just beginning to notice letters and sounds. Others are learning phonics at school and enjoy extra one-to-one time to practise. Every child starts where they are and moves at their own pace.
How I help
Reading
- Recognising letter sounds and the letters that make them
- Blending sounds together to read words
- Reading tricky words and first books
- Understanding what they read and talking about stories
- Building fluency, confidence and a love of reading
Writing
- Early mark-making and holding a pencil comfortably
- Forming lower-case and capital letters correctly
- Breaking words into sounds to spell them
- Spelling tricky words
- Writing first words, labels and lists, then sentences
- Using capital letters, full stops and finger spaces
- Keeping a simple journal: drawing and writing about their day
- Writing short stories, cards and letters
- Building vocabulary and enjoying putting ideas on paper
Working alongside your child's school
Before we begin, I'll ask what phonics your child is learning at school, so our sessions follow the same sounds and support what they're doing in class.
How sessions work
- One-to-one sessions of 30, 45 or 60 minutes, chosen to suit your child's age and concentration
- At home in London, or online
- A programme over a half term or a full term
- If you'd like, simple ideas to practise reading and writing together at home
Fees on a sliding scale
I want my work to be within reach of the families who need it, so my fees follow a sliding scale. We'll talk about what feels right for your family during your free 20-minute consultation, and I'll confirm your fee in writing before you book.
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