Literacy involves understanding language, recognising sounds, reading fluently, spelling accurately, and expressing ideas clearly. When these skills are difficult, children may feel frustrated or fall behind academically. Early signs to look out for include:
- Difficulty naming and sound out letters
- Slow or hesitant reading
- Trouble spelling or writing sentences
- Difficulty manipulating sounds and syllables
- Avoiding books or reading/writing tasks
How We Support Literacy Development
We always take the opportunity to incorporate literacy skills in our sessions. We can work on:
- Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: Rhyming, Syllable Segmentation, Syllable Manipulation, Sound Identification, Blending of Sounds, etc.
- Reading Practice: Building fluency and comprehension
- Writing Support: Helping children organise ideas and develop strong sentence structure
Who Benefits From Literacy Support?
We work with children aged 3 and above, including:
- Preschoolers who are still learning letters, sounds, or rhymes
- School‑aged children struggling with classroom literacy expectations
- Children with speech and language delays where speech, language and literacy challenges overlap