Course curriculum

    1. Lesson 11, Phonics & Handwriting - Introduction and Getting Started (pt. 1)

    2. Lesson 11, Phonics & Handwriting - The First Four Steps and Teaching the Speech Sound 'm' (pt. 2)

    3. Modelled Lesson Teaching /m/ to a Parent

    4. Lesson 11, Phonics & Handwriting - Teaching the Speech Sound 'a' (pt. 3)

    5. Modelled Lesson Teaching /a/ to a Parent

    6. Lesson 11, Phonics & Handwriting - Evaluation and Opportunities to Practise (pt. 4)

    7. Lesson 11, Phonics & Handwriting - Teaching the Speech Sound 's' and Recapping the First Four Steps (pt. 5)

    8. Modelled Lesson Teaching /s/ to a Parent

    9. Lesson 11, Phonics & Handwriting - Saying Words when Two Letters Make a Sound and Letter Shake (pt. 6)

    10. Lesson 11, Phonics & Handwriting - Handwriting and Lesson Summary (pt. 7)

    11. Lesson 12, Fluency & Spelling - Introduction, Getting Started, Fluency and Developing Fluency (pt. 1)

    12. Lesson 12, Fluency & Spelling - Progression from Word Level (pt. 2)

    13. Lesson 12, Fluency & Spelling - Adding the Suffix s, Blending Silently and Rate (pt. 3)

    14. Lesson 12, Fluency & Spelling - Spelling, Letter Names and Consonant Clusters (pt. 4)

    15. Lesson 12, Fluency & Spelling - Capital Letters & Matching Lower and Uppercase Letters, Explicit Spelling Instruction, Thorny Words and Lesson Summary (pt. 5)

About this course

  • $107.50
  • 1.5 hours of video content

What is included in the course?

Online training that provides 8 interactive recorded lessons, a parent workbook with pages that correspond to the course with prompts to support your engagement and reflection. The Rooted in Sounds reading and writing programme - which includes Language and Vocabulary, Phonics - embedded with Phonemic Awareness skills, Handwriting, Fluency, Spelling, Grammar & Reading Comprehension. There are many downloadable resources which provide the support and structure for you to deliver the lessons to your child. These include:

  • Lesson plans

  • Three progressive children’s workbooks

  • Flashcards for teaching

  • A word bank

  • Decodable words, phrase strips, and decodable readers

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FAQ

  • Why should I use online learning?

    Online learning provides ease of access to the course content, making it convenient to view when you are ready. You can access the course independently when required, also enabling you to review the content as many times as you would like to, allowing you to absorb the information, at your own pace.

  • Is online learning right for me?

    Whilst we have sought to make this course as interactive and engaging as possible, everyone is different. You will need to be able to work through the content independently and to work through the reflective activities sequentially to get the most out of the course. You will also need to practise the skills taught whilst working with your child to develop greater levels of confidence towards mastery.

  • How is the course delivered?

    The course is delivered online through pre-recorded videos with accompanying downloadable resources.

  • Who is the target audience for this course?

    The target audience for this course are parents/caregivers/home schooling parents/home school organisations who want to teach their child/children to read and write effectively. The beginners course is designed for children from the ages of 2.5-6 years.

  • What are the pre-requisites for this course?

    The course content is delivered in English. You will be expected to have an intermediate understanding and command of the English language to participate in the course. You also need to be able to download and print resources for the course content (laminating some resources will support their longevity).

  • Do we have to complete assignments?

    There are no set assignments, however we do ask that you complete all of the reflective questions and activities in one lesson before starting the next lesson. Do make time between lessons to review your notes to help the learning ‘stick.’

  • For how long do I have access to this course?

    Access is available for a year (365 days).