Phonics training courses

Early Phonics (Learning the alphabet) is a course for ECE and Primary teachers and assistants running transition to school programmes or who want in-depth training on how to teach children the sounds and letters of the alphabet. Parents welcome.

The course covers:

• basic phonics theory
• how to teach the alphabet sounds and letters
• learning options for students at different levels of readiness
• lesson planning and practice
• links to Te Whāriki
• modelled lessons and video clips
• teaching tips and assessment
• where to find resources
• Q&A … and more!

Includes the Early Phonics training manual (download) with full lesson plans, assessments and QR codes for videoed lessons. Price includes GST.

Who might attend the Early Phonics training?

– E.C.E. teachers and childcare assistants
– Primary teachers and teacher aides (New Entrant educators and those teaching older students who still need this knowledge)
– Parents (on the understanding that this course is aimed at educators)

Training course outline

Session 1
Background to the alphabet, what is phonics, what children need to have in place to be ready to learn the alphabet, links to Te Whāriki, an overview of the 7 Stages of Phonics, learning how to hear the first sound in a word, learning the letters, Q&A.

Session 2
Learning the letters (cont), learning how to write the letters, how to teach revision, lesson timings, how to correctly make the sounds, handwriting, assessment, Q&A. resources.