by EYP | May 7, 2026 | Guidance for Parents and Kids, Phonics and Handwriting
If Your Kid Can’t Sound Out Words, Do This When a child relies on “guessing” based on the first letter or a picture, they aren’t actually reading; they are memorizing shapes and context. This habit often leads to a “reading slump”...
by EYP | May 7, 2026 | Guidance for Parents and Kids, Phonics and Handwriting
Why Phonics Alone Won’t Teach Your Child to Read Phonics is often hailed as the “holy grail” of early literacy. If you step into any modern elementary classroom, you’ll likely hear the rhythmic sounds of “a-a-apple” and “b-b-bat.”...
by EYP | May 6, 2026 | Guidance for Parents and Kids, Phonics and Handwriting, Video
The ‘Because’ Trick That Teachers Use Help your child remember how to spell the tricky word ‘BECAUSE’ with this simple phrase: Bob Eats Carrots And Uncle Sells Eggs. In Year 1 phonics, children often learn that some words are “red...
by EYP | May 6, 2026 | Guidance for Parents and Kids
PHONICS HELP – with the word FLIGHT Sound knowledge is key when children are learning to read. In this phonics video, I help children understand that some letters work together to make just one sound. In this example, IGH are special friends and together they...
by EYP | May 5, 2026 | Guidance for Parents and Kids, Phonics and Handwriting, Video
Maths Pattern Trick Every Parent Should Know In the early years, mathematics is about much more than just numbers and equations; it’s about discovering how the world is structured. One of the most powerful questions you can ask your child—whether you are at home, at...
by EYP | May 4, 2026 | Guidance for Parents and Kids
Can Your Child Decode These? (Before the Phonics Screening!) As we approach the 2026 Phonics Screening Check, many parents are naturally beginning to feel the pressure. It’s a significant milestone in your child’s early education, but it doesn’t have to be a...
