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Sound Discoveries

Phonics & Early Language

From listening to rhymes and noticing sounds to exploring letter–sound links: a playful path towards reading, matched to each child’s stage.

Children exploring picture cards and letter sounds with a teacher

WHY THIS MATTERS

Little experiences.
Meaningful practice.

Listening to sounds, enjoying rhymes and talking about stories are parts of early language and literacy. Linking letters to their sounds is introduced at the appropriate stage, alongside understanding the meaning of stories.

AT PLAY SCHOOL MASTERMIND

Our learning approach

Teacher-guided play makes room for practice, conversation and individual support. Examples for this learning area include:

Listen to a rhyme and notice words that sound alike.
Talk about a picture and try words beginning with the same sound.
Explore letter–sound links and blending when ready.

Activities are adapted to each child’s stage and the current class plan.

A JOURNEY AT THEIR OWN PACE

How the focus grows.

play group

Sounds & first conversations

Listen to everyday sounds, enjoy action rhymes and name familiar objects. Early language starts with shared attention and playful back-and-forth conversation.

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nursery

Listening, rhymes & phonics readiness

Spot rhyming words, clap the beats in names and explore initial sounds. Introduce letter–sound connections when the child is ready.

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junior kg

Phonics & reading readiness

Explore letter–sound links and, when ready, blend sounds in simple words. Use picture books and conversation alongside word-reading practice.

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senior kg

Phonics, reading & meaning

Continue letter–sound and blending practice at the appropriate stage. Talk about what a short text means and connect it to pictures and experiences.

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A LITTLE IDEA FOR HOME

Keep the connection going.

Read a favourite picture book together. Pause for your child to point, comment or join in with a repeated line.

See the learning in person.

Choose two preferred free trial days, Sunday–Thursday. Contact our team to confirm availability.

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LITTLE SKILLS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

More than letters and numbers.

Sounds to discover. Ideas to share. Feelings to understand. Explore six parts of our whole-child learning focus.

Children exploring picture cards and letter sounds with a teacher

Sound Discoveries

Phonics & Early Language

Rhyme, listen and explore the sounds that lead towards reading.

Children drawing, threading and building with teacher guidance

Little Makers

Fine Motor & Pre-writing

Create, build and practise the small movements of little hands.

Children exploring a soft play obstacle course with a teacher

Happy Movers

Movement, Balance & Coordination

Balance, move and play with the whole body.

Children sharing ideas in a teacher-guided story circle

Little Voices

Speaking & Self-expression

Share a story, ask a question and express an idea.

Children choosing classroom helper responsibilities together

Kind Leaders

Leadership & Everyday Independence

Small responsibilities, thoughtful choices and helping hands.

A teacher reassuring a child while classmates offer support

Feelings & Friends

Emotional Development & Friendship

Name a feeling, ask for help and practise caring for others.