NeuroNest
What age are phonics sessions for?
Mostly children who are starting to read, though older children who are struggling benefit too.
About this therapy
What it is.
Phonics teaches children the sounds that letters make and how to blend them into words: the foundation of reading and spelling. Our sessions use a structured, multi-sensory approach that suits children who are starting to read or finding it hard.
Group sessions also give children a chance to practise turn-taking, listening and talking with other children, which is hard to work on one to one.
In a session
What it looks like.
Every plan is built around the person in front of us, but most sessions include these.
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Sound games
Songs and games for letter sounds.
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Blending and splitting
Putting sounds together into words, and taking words apart.
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Reading at their level
Activities matched to where each child is.
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Group play
Games that practise turn-taking and conversation.
Families ask
Good questions.
Is a group right for my child?
We assess first. Some children start one to one and join a group when they are ready.
Does phonics help with speech?
Often. Phonics and speech therapy support each other, especially for children with unclear speech.
Under the same roof
Works well alongside.
Not sure this is
the right one?
Tell us what you have noticed. We will suggest where to start.