Phonics Fun - Sounding Out Words

INTRODUCTION:

Reading is one of the most fundamental skills a child can develop, and a strong foundation in phonics is essential for mastering it. Phonics helps young learners understand the relationship between letters and sounds, enabling them to decode words with confidence. Without this skill, children may struggle with reading fluency and comprehension, which can impact their overall academic progress. This course, “Phonics Fun – Sounding Out Words,” is designed to make learning phonics engaging and enjoyable while building essential reading skills.

Through interactive lessons and playful exercises, children will be introduced to consonant and vowel sounds, learning how to blend them to form words. By associating sounds with familiar objects and everyday words, they will develop a natural understanding of language. The course takes a step-by-step approach, ensuring that each child progresses at their own pace, reinforcing learning through repetition and engaging activities.

Beyond recognizing sounds, this program will help children strengthen their listening and pronunciation skills. As they practice sounding out words, they will gain the confidence needed to read independently. Encouraging early reading habits through phonics also enhances vocabulary development, helping children articulate words more clearly and understand their meanings better.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Throughout this course, children will:

• Learn to identify and pronounce consonant sounds (e.g., B, C, D)

• Explore vowel sounds (A, E, I, O, U) and their differences

• Match objects with their beginning consonant and vowel sounds

• Blend sounds together to form simple words and associate them with everyday objects.

• Participate in fun phonics games and interactive activities

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:

Module 1: Mastering Consonant Pronunciations

• Overview of consonants (B, C, D, etc.)

• Pronouncing and identifying consonant sounds

Module 2: Exploring Vowel Sounds

•  Basics of short vowels

• Introduction to long vowel sounds

Module 3: Matching Objects with Consonant Sounds

• Associating words with beginning consonant sounds (e.g., “B for Ball”)

• Interactive picture-matching activities using games and flashcards

Module 4: Connecting Vowel Sounds to Objects

• Aligning words with vowel sounds (e.g., “A for Apple”)

• Identifying vowel sounds in simple words

Module 5: Blending Sounds to Form Words

• Combining consonants and vowels to create simple words

• Reading short, phonics-based sentences

• Phonics games (word hunts, matching games)