Phonics for Home Educators
Sounds-Write provides all the resources you need to give your child a solid foundation in reading and spelling.
A Phonics Programme for Home Educators
The Sounds-Write phonics programme is validated by the Department for Education (England) and on the Advisory List of Instructional Programming that lists approved programmes that are evidence-based and scientifically proven in Colorado, and is suitable for homeschooling. We provide training, resources and support to educators at home, in school and other settings, like speech clinics.
Help Your Child to Read and Write
Free course
Sounds-Write Online Practitioner Course
Paid course
Decodable Children's Books
Free eBooks
Initial Code
Extended Code
Non-Fiction Texts
Games
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Help Your Child to Read and Write
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Free Homeschool Resources
Instantly accessible downloadable resources designed to enhance reading and writing skills at home. Perfect for parents, educators, and learners looking for effective literacy support.
Recorded Webinars for Home Educators
Phonics for Home Educators
Join our trainer Jacinda Vaughan, to learn practical strategies for kick-starting your child’s reading journey at home. Discover how the Sounds-Write programme can help develop your child’s reading and writing proficiency.
Decodables Demystified
Learn the benefits of using decodable texts with your child and why these texts are highly effective. Understand the differences between leveled and decodable readers and when it’s the right time to stop using them.
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