Games and Activities
Tricky words
Tricky words are sight words because they cannot be sounded out using phonics. We will learn tricky words using lots of fun activities. One of my favourites is this High Five activity. Give the monster a high five and say the tricky word.
Board games
Board games are great for reinforcing a sound and its spelling(s). Your little one will be having so much fun playing the game they will forget that they are learning to read and spell too!
Four in a Row
Board games also provide opportunities for learning not only how to spell sounds, but also skills such as turn taking, working out a strategy to create winning opportunities or learning how to lose with grace.
Reinforcement activities
Weekly homework will be provided for your little one to practise what they have learned in each lesson. This will include worksheets, activities and games appropriate to their needs.
Craft activities
In November what could be more fun than practising tricky words with a 'sparkler' made by you? Turn off the lights and air write the tricky word in the dark.
Little ones love games
Little ones love games, and especially winning! Mollie wrote me a delightful thank you note in which she reminded me of her game tally chart and that she had won more games than me. What she didn't realise was that she had also improved her reading and spelling!
Testimonials
Issy
We had such a great year with you and BOTH learnt so much. It was such a privilege to learn from you and to spend time watching how Issy learns!
Henry
Henry loves his extra lessons and seems to have more confidence with reading.
Joe
He has really enjoyed his lessons with you and we are delighted with the fantastic progress he has made.
Findlay
Thank you for all you are doing for Findlay - he is loving it and gaining confidence all the time.
Kurt
I will always remember all the things you have done for me. You have brought out the potential in me.
Milo
Thank you, you've helped me through tough times and made me confident, I'm going to miss my lessons!
Qualifications and Experience
BA (Hons) Psychology
The University College of North Wales, Bangor
Post Graduate Certificate in Education
Homerton College, Cambridge
British Dyslexia Association Diploma
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Godmer House, Oxford
Sound Reading System Certificate
Synthetic Phonics training with Fiona Nevola
PATOSS
Member of the Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties and former member and Chairwoman of the local Berkshire Branch of PATOSS.
Win at Phonics
Owner and creator of Win at Phonics educational resources for reading and spelling which are on sale in my online store.
Formerly a special needs teacher in both state and private schools
Lambrook School, Winkfield Row, Bracknell
St John's Beaumont Preparatory School, Old Windsor
Priory School, Slough
St Mary's Combined School, Slough
Cippenham First School, Slough
Teaching and Support Service, Slough