Some children begin phonics in Reception and reach Year 1 ready to read. With the right routine and joyful practice, progress can be fast and visible. Here’s how one student moved from incomplete letter sounds to independent CVC blending and short‑sentence reading within months.
Story snapshot
- Starting point: Reception; not yet secure with all letter sounds; shy to speak
- Approach: explicit phonics + multisensory play (cards, tapping, hammer game)
- Results: independent blending (CVC), high‑frequency sight‑word recall, sentence reading
- Now: in Year 1 and ready for Phonics Power‑Up Level 1
Weekly structure
- Sound accuracy and mouth shapes
- Segmenting and blending: Say it → Tap it → Blend it → Read it → Use it
- CVC families: -at, -an, -op, -et, -ig…
- Core sight words: I, can, see, the, a, is
- Application: read short patterned sentences and simple readers
Why this works
- Small groups and direct instruction
- Play‑based drills that feel like games
- Immediate feedback and micro‑rewards
- Level progression parents can track
Parent tips
- 10–15 minutes home review 3–4 times weekly
- Use our cue: “Say it—Tap it—Blend it—Read it”
- Celebrate accuracy and effort; confidence follows
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