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At Little Grasshopper, we believe that the journey from recognizing a single letter to reading fluently is one of the most powerful transformations in early education. Phonics is the heart of this journey—a roadmap that guides young learners from individual sounds to full sentences, from tentative beginnings to confident reading.
But this transformation doesn’t happen overnight. It unfolds through carefully designed stages, each building upon the last. And behind each of these stages are trained, inspired adults who make it all come alive. That’s why our mission is rooted in teaching teachers to teach.
Whether you’re a parent guiding your child through phonics classes at home, or an educator taking part in a phonics certification course, understanding each phase of phonics instruction is essential. So, let’s walk you through the stages—from first sounds to fluent readers—and explore how our phonics classes online and online training for teachers help every child thrive.
Before children even begin to learn letters, they need to develop an awareness of sound. In this stage, which typically begins in nursery or preschool, the focus is on tuning into the world of sound through playful and engaging activities.
At Little Grasshopper, we incorporate:
These aren’t just games—they are essential tools to sharpen a child’s auditory skills. And through our phonics teaching online programs, we help adults deliver these early experiences with confidence, laying a strong foundation for the next stage.
This is the beginning of formal phonics instruction—where letters and sounds are connected. Children are introduced to the first 42 main sounds of the English language, often in a specific order that supports easy blending.
What this looks like:
This multi-sensory approach is central to all our phonics English classes. Whether a child is learning in person or through our phonics classes online, the experience remains rich, active, and joyful.
And to ensure adults can guide this phase effectively, our teacher training course online covers each sound in detail—how to pronounce it, how to demonstrate the action, and how to engage learners in practice.
Blending is the heart of reading. It’s the skill that transforms a string of sounds into a word. Once a child knows a handful of sounds, we begin to show them how to blend those sounds together to read simple words.
At Little Grasshopper, we teach:
Our phonics and reading classes give children daily opportunities to blend, while our phonics online course trains adults in techniques like:
Whether in a classroom or doing phonics classes at home, children thrive when blending is practiced consistently—and correctly.
Once children can blend to read, they begin learning to segment—that is, to break down words into their individual sounds. This is the foundation of spelling.
For example, to spell “hat,” a child must be able to hear /h/ /a/ /t/ and know which letters represent those sounds.
This stage includes:
In our phonics certification course, we guide teachers through exercises and techniques that make segmenting an active and engaging process. And for parents using our phonics classes at home, we provide printable resources and video tutorials that bring these skills into everyday play.
As children become more confident readers, they encounter words that don’t follow regular phonics rules—words like “was,” “said,” and “the.” These are called tricky words, and they require a different teaching approach.
At Little Grasshopper, we teach tricky words by:
Our phonics teaching online programs include full modules on tricky words, helping adults use clear, consistent strategies that reduce confusion and build fluency. Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, you’ll find that our step-by-step tools turn even the trickiest words into familiar friends.
By this stage, children are reading more confidently. They can decode new words, recognize common ones on sight, and begin to read with expression and understanding.
What we focus on:
In our phonics English classes, this stage is where reading starts to feel natural and enjoyable. We encourage children to choose books that interest them, read aloud daily, and engage in discussions about what they read.
Our online training for teachers provides tools to assess reading fluency, guide small-group reading sessions, and support children who may still struggle with specific sounds or blends.
Phonics doesn’t end with reading—it unlocks the door to writing. Once children can read with fluency, they naturally begin to express their ideas through writing.
At Little Grasshopper, we:
Our teacher training course online supports educators with lesson plans and activities to inspire young writers. Parents in our phonics classes at home programs also receive age-appropriate writing prompts and story-building exercises to encourage independent writing.
What makes phonics work isn’t just the content—it’s the way it’s delivered. At Little Grasshopper, we ensure that every child, teacher, and parent has the support they need to succeed at every stage of phonics learning.
Here’s how:
From that first “ssss” to the day a child reads their first book independently, phonics is a journey of wonder, effort, and transformation. At Little Grasshopper, we walk this journey with you—every step of the way.
Whether you’re joining us to start your teaching career, to support your child at home, or to bring excellence to your classroom, we’re here to make sure your journey through phonics is clear, structured, and joyful.
Because when we focus on teaching teachers to teach, we do more than build skills—we build futures.
Let’s guide the next generation from letters to language, together.
Little Grasshopper – Where Every Sound Sparks a Story.
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