Teaching Reading with Synthetic Phonics

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Speak, Learn & Grow provides therapy for children with reading and spelling difficulties using a synthetic phonics approach.

Synthetic Phonics is an evidence-based approach that helps children build strong foundations in phonological awareness and decoding skills.

What is Synthetic Phonics?

Synthetic phonics is a method of teaching reading that emphasises the relationship between sounds (phonemes) and their corresponding written symbols (graphemes).

Synthetic phonics is a crucial component of early literacy education and unlike whole language approaches that focus on memorising whole words as units, Synthetic Phonics teaches the fundamental building blocks of reading- the sounds and their corresponding letters - empowering children to become proficient readers and confident learners.

Why is Synthetic Phonics Important?

Synthetic phonics can significantly impact a child's educational journey, setting them up for success both academically and in life. This approach has many benefits including:

1. Foundation of Reading Skills
Synthetic phonics provides a strong foundation for reading by equipping children with the ability to decode words independently. When children understand the sound-letter correspondences, they can apply this knowledge to read unfamiliar words accurately.

2. Improves Spelling
When children know the sounds that make up words, they can learn to spell them out phonetically.

3. Boosts Confidence
Synthetic phonics gives children the tools they need to approach new words with confidence, leading to a positive cycle of learning.

4. Effective for All Learners
Research shows that synthetic phonics is effective for all learners, including those with dyslexia or other learning difficulties.

5. Supports Language Development
Understanding phonics helps children not only in reading and spelling, but also in understanding the structure of language.

6. Long-term Benefits
The skills acquired through synthetic phonics extend beyond early reading years. They form the basis for continued literacy development, including comprehension and critical thinking skills.

If your child has difficulty with reading & spelling, a speech pathologist is the best professional to help.

The dedicated team at Speak, Learn and Grow Speech Pathology Services have a deep understanding of sounds in words and can support children to identify and manipulate sounds when learning to read & spell. They can also support reading comprehension and written language difficulties.

Individualised therapy sessions are offered to focus on your child’s learning profile, strengths and goals. Speech pathologists will work closely with families, teachers and other professionals to create a wrap-around support system that helps children thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Families are provided with reports and visual progress charts so they can see the gains their child is making in reading and spelling, which can be a powerful motivator for both children and parents.

If your child is struggling with reading, spelling and/or writing, contact Speak, Learn and Grow Speech Pathology Services today for an assessment at [email protected] or go to https://speech-learning.com.au/contact-us

Website: https://speech-learning.com.au
Location: Suite 203, 304 Kingsway, Caringbah NSW 2229

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