by EYP | May 3, 2026 | Guidance for Parents and Kids
Teaching Reading Wrong? Try These 5 Sounds A common misconception in early reading is that a child must master the entire alphabet before they can begin to read. In reality, the most effective way to build reading confidence is to focus on a small set of phonics...
by EYP | May 2, 2026 | Guidance for Parents and Kids
Phonics Screening is Coming SOON! – How to Get Your Child Ready With the 2026 Phonics Screening Check fast approaching, many parents are feeling the pressure. If you are wondering how to best support your child, you aren’t alone. Early preparation is the...
by EYP | Apr 30, 2026 | Guidance for Parents and Kids
Phonics Screening Check Explained for Parents The Phonics Screening Check is a straightforward assessment designed to determine if your child has mastered the essential phonics knowledge required for early reading. If you have been wondering how the process works,...
by EYP | Apr 29, 2026 | Guidance for Parents and Kids
The Reading Method Teachers Wish Parents Knew Teaching a child to read involves more than just sounding out simple words; it also requires mastering “tricky words”—those high-frequency words that don’t always follow standard phonetic rules. One of...
by EYP | Apr 28, 2026 | Guidance for Parents and Kids
Certainly! Here is a blog post written for parents of Year 1 children and early readers, based on the principles of daily, short-form phonics practice. The Secret to Successful Phonics! If you are a parent of a child in Year 1, or any child just starting their...
by EYP | Apr 27, 2026 | Guidance for Parents and Kids, Phonics and Handwriting, Video
CCVC Phonics Finally Explained Understanding CCVC words is a major milestone in a child’s reading journey. If your child has mastered simple three-letter words, moving on to CCVC structures is the next logical step in building their decoding and blending skills....
