Wonderfully You

CVC blending flip chart
This is how children learn to read words, not just name letters 🗣️

Using a flip chart, we practise CVC blending:
• say each sound separately (c – a – t)
• blend the sounds together
• read the whole word (cat!)

CVC blending helps children understand that sounds work together to make words which is a key step from phonics to real reading 📖

Feed the monster
Time to feed the hungry phonics monster 👅🔤

Letters are hidden around the room and we go on a sound hunt!

Each time a letter is found, we then:
• identify the sound
• “feed” it to the monster

This playful movement-based activity supports memory, attention, and sound recognition. This is achieved all while keeping learning exciting 🧠

Phonics bingo
Learning phonics can be fun! 🌈

In this activity, we must listen carefully to the sound called out, find the matching letter, place a chip, and then say the sound again.

This simple routine builds:
• listening skills
• sound–letter connection
• reinforcement of learning and confidence through repetition

When learning feels like play, children stay engaged and the learning sticks ⭐

𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐌’𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 — 𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟 🌱✨

When we first began our journey with Little M in 2022, she faced significant challenges in settling into the school environment. With limited speech and difficulty communicating her wants and needs, everyday demands often felt overwhelming, leading to frequent emotional meltdowns and behaviours.

Through shadow support, we worked closely wirh the school and her family to help Little M assimilate into school routines, regulate her emotions, and attend more meaningfully in class. As she grew more comfortable and confident, we gradually introduced 1-to-1 sessions, focusing on building her communication, regulation, and learning readiness.

Little by little, her growth began to shine 🌈 From using minimal language, Little M now communicates with fuller simple sentences, expresses herself more clearly, and shows increasing confidence in sharing her thoughts. With guidance, she has learnt to use breathing strategies to support her emotional regulation, navigate challenging moments, and regain calmness. Her learning journey has also flourished from developing early literacy skills to reading and engaging with learning.

Today, Little M continues to grow, learn, and surprise us with her capabilities 💛 You are so capable, Little M, and the possibilities ahead of you are endless!

✨ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱

Not all disabilities are visible and that’s why movements like “May I have a seat please” and the Sunflower Lanyard matter 💛

These initiatives help signal that someone may need a little extra support, patience, or understanding whether due to a medical condition, sensory needs, fatigue, or other invisible challenges. A simple symbol can make public spaces more compassionate and accessible for everyone.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲:
• “May I have a seat please” card: Available for free at selected MRT stations. Eligible commuters can apply via SMRT or SBS Transit counters with a doctor’s memo or supporting documentation.

• Sunflower lanyard movement: Recognised across Changi Airport and many public spaces. Lanyards can be collected free at participating locations in Changi Airport, St Andrew’s Autism Centre, or purchased online (Amazon).

Let’s continue building a community where kindness, awareness, and inclusion are part of everyday life 🌱

𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐒’𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 — 𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 🌟

When we first met Little S in October 2022, he faced challenges across several areas from sustaining attention and following directions, to flexibility with routines, speech and language development, social interaction, fine motor coordination, and memory recall.

Over time, Little S began to bloom 🌈 He’s gone from struggling to answer WH questions or build sentences, to confidently expressing himself, narrating stories, and engaging meaningfully in conversations. His fine motor skills (tracing, cutting, colouring, and writing) have strengthened remarkably, and his ability to stay focused, adapt to change, and work independently has grown by leaps and bounds.

His hard work and perseverance have helped him achieve his goal of enrolling into Pathlight — a goal that has now become a reality ❤️

Today, Little S has not only bridged his developmental gaps but continues to thrive and excel in new challenges. We are so proud of how far he’s come and honoured to have been part of his journey.

Here’s to celebrating every milestone, big and small because every step forward matters ✨