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Phonics Boost I am a qualified teacher and Phonics tutor here to help you with all your Phonics questions and confusion

Having a bit of a sort out and tidy up before my first session back later today. I cannot wait to start another school y...
07/09/2026

Having a bit of a sort out and tidy up before my first session back later today. I cannot wait to start another school year of boosts. We’ve got this 💪 I hope everyone has settled in to their new school years. If you have any concerns or need any support please don’t forget that my inbox is always open x

I love physical activities that get children moving while they learn and these post it note lily pads are fab for counti...
29/07/2026

I love physical activities that get children moving while they learn and these post it note lily pads are fab for counting practice. They come on in leaps and bounds…sorry. I just couldn’t help myself! An easy win over the summer if you want a quick activity to do to keep their maths ticking over x

Another academic year of tutoring done and I still pinch myself that that this is what I get to do for a job! My familie...
16/07/2026

Another academic year of tutoring done and I still pinch myself that that this is what I get to do for a job! My families and pupils are so amazing and I love creating lessons for them and helping them progress through play and targeted activities.

I have an exciting new role in a school one day a week in September, but I will continue to tutor after school and during the day. If you need any Phonics / learning sessions during school hours or just want any advice or support my message inbox is always open. Have a lovely summer superstar learners!

This Phonics Screening week, I want to wish all of the children I teach, and every year 1 child taking the test, the bes...
08/06/2026

This Phonics Screening week, I want to wish all of the children I teach, and every year 1 child taking the test, the best of luck. I know you will all try your best, which is all we can ask of you. You are all superstars and remember - this test is more for your teachers than you, and whatever happens it will guide the next steps for your reading journey. You've got this!

If you have a child struggling with letter formation I can recommend getting outside with a paintbrush and water. Great ...
09/05/2026

If you have a child struggling with letter formation I can recommend getting outside with a paintbrush and water. Great for repeating letters or tracing and on a warm day it fades almost instantly so you can go again!

Another simple but super effective resource for home learning…lining paper! I buy it in rolls and it is so versatile. Ch...
08/05/2026

Another simple but super effective resource for home learning…lining paper! I buy it in rolls and it is so versatile. Children seem to love having a larger place to draw / work. Give it a try and let me know how you get on!

The power of a blind bag! I have noticed with my own children how much they love anything in a packet that they can’t se...
06/05/2026

The power of a blind bag! I have noticed with my own children how much they love anything in a packet that they can’t see. Usually it is an overpriced piece of plastic but my children love them so I decided to adapt it for my sessions.

These bags came from a larger blind bag and are resealable. I just pop favourite characters or toys in them then we open them as a reward for an activity or challenge and have a collection for that session. Next session I may use the same items again or vary it up depending on what each pupil likes. So far my pupils have been loving them! Great for motivation or reluctant learners.

Just finished a fabulous Maths session working on ways to make 10. Phonics Boost began as a place for Phonics, but as I ...
29/04/2026

Just finished a fabulous Maths session working on ways to make 10. Phonics Boost began as a place for Phonics, but as I have met more families it has begun to evolve and I am so excited to be using my teaching background to teach Maths as well. Same hands on method and still using my faithful coffee cups! If you have a young learner struggling with Maths at home please feel free to get in touch.

Another charity shop bargain! I got this fishing game for ÂŁ2 from a local charity shop and I have used it in every sessi...
26/04/2026

Another charity shop bargain! I got this fishing game for ÂŁ2 from a local charity shop and I have used it in every session since! Again - I have grabbed my trusty whiteboard pen and written Phonics sounds, numbers or tricky words on the bottom of the fish. The children are loving it and keep asking to play again! I highly recommend searching charity shops for second hand games to use in your home learning.

Several of my pupils have now passed their Phonics screening and we have moved on to reading for fluency. This can be a ...
24/04/2026

Several of my pupils have now passed their Phonics screening and we have moved on to reading for fluency. This can be a big jump for a lot of children as they go from sounding out individual words for Phonics to reading full sentences. Children often feel overwhelmed or reluctant so I have been looking at ways to keep them engaged and enjoy their reading.

I found these LEGO Phonics books by chance in a charity shop but they have been invaluable! I often type out sentences or create character bios to encourage reading beyond just the text but whenever I get them out the children get really excited and can't wait to read them. It is always worth while keeping an eye out in charity shops as Phonics books often end up there once children outgrow them. Great for those transitional readers.

If you have any questions about what come after Phonics please get in touch or keep following for more ideas.

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