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Hello
As mentioned earlier, I spent 15 years working in Primary schools, primarily teaching children aged 4 to 11. During the first five years of my career, I focused on teaching phonics to learners with Additional Learning Needs and those acquiring English as an Additional Language. It was during this time that I discovered the incredible impact of multisensory learning!
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My teaching and tutor experience has highlighted the incredible impact of a fun, multisensory approach to learning. Every activity was thoughtfully designed with the children in mind, and their progress in reading and spelling was remarkable!
Three Key Principles I’ve Found Essential in Teaching:
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Play – Learning through play is a powerful tool. Children absorb knowledge best when they’re engaged, happy, and exploring in an enjoyable way.
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Multisensory Approach – When multiple senses are engaged, learning becomes more effective and long-lasting. By creating more neural connections, we work smarter, not harder!
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Repetition – Repetition strengthens long-term memory and improves automaticity. It doesn’t have to be monotonous—when linked to play, it becomes dynamic and engaging.
"Scientists have recently determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain—unless it is done with play, in which case, it takes between 10 and 20 repetitions."
—Dr. Karyn Purvis
Throughout my years in education, I’ve worked with children with varying needs in classrooms, small groups, online, and one-on-one. My passion for supporting diverse learners, along with my own learning preferences and my children’s experiences, led me to complete my ‘Supporting Learners with Specific Difficulties’ qualifications, focusing on dyslexia and phonics. This deepened my understanding of research and effective literacy programs, ultimately shaping my approach today.
My mission is to empower parents, guardians, teachers, and professionals with the tools and strategies to make phonics, reading, spelling, and learning truly fun! Both research and experience show that an engaging, multisensory approach boosts children’s confidence, strengthens self-esteem, and drives meaningful progress in literacy.
Let’s make learning an exciting journey!