Essential Phonics for Parents
How to guide your child (2–6yo) from first sounds to confident reading — with zero teaching experience needed.
Teach Your Child to Read at Home —
Even If You've Never Taught Phonics Before
Learn how to teach letter sounds, help your child blend their first words, and build strong reading foundations through simple, playful activities.
No teaching experience needed.
No expensive enrichment classes required.
Self-paced online course
One-time payment
Practical resources included
The 3 Keys to Independent Reading
Want to Teach Your Child to Read,
But Not Sure Where to Start?
- "There are so many phonics resources. Where do I begin?" You've tried videos, worksheets, or activities online, but you're unsure what to teach first and what comes next.
- "My child knows some letter sounds, but can't blend words yet." You're not sure how to help your child move from recognising letters to actually reading.
- "I want to help my child, but I don't want learning to become stressful." You want simple activities that fit into family life, without turning every day into a formal lesson.
You don't need to become a teacher. You just need to know what to teach, how to teach it, and when your child is ready for the next step.
A Simple, Step-by-Step Way to Teach Phonics at Home
Through The Essential Phonics for Parents (self-paced course), You’ll…
1. Know Exactly Where to Start Use our stage-based guide to understand what your child already knows and which phonics skills to introduce next.
2. Learn How to Teach Each Skill Watch bite-sized demonstrations showing you how to introduce letter sounds, blending, segmenting, and essential spelling patterns.
3. Practise Through Play Use simple games, activities, and decodable reading materials to help your child apply what they've learnt.
What You'll Actually Get Inside the Course
Step-by-Step Video Lessons Watch practical demonstrations that show you how to teach each phonics skill. Learn at your own pace and revisit lessons whenever needed.
Downloadable Phonics Resources
Get ready-to-use printable materials to practise letter sounds and blending without creating everything from scratch.
Decodable Reading Books
Help your child practise reading using texts matched to the sounds and phonics patterns they've already learnt.
From First Letter Sounds to Reading Words —
Here's What You'll Learn
Your Child's Phonics Learning Journey
Stage 1: Learning Letter Sounds
Learn how to introduce sounds correctly, in a helpful sequence, and practise them through simple games.
Stage 2: Blending and Segmenting
Help your child blend sounds to read words such as sat, pin, and tap, and break words into sounds for spelling.
Stage 3: Reading Sentences and Decodable Books
Support your child as they apply their phonics knowledge to read simple sentences and books with increasing independence.
Stage 4: Understanding Essential Phonics Rules
Learn spelling patterns such as Magic E rule, FLSZ rule, and gentle Cindy Rule to help your child read and spell more complex words.
Our R.E.A.D. Framework: Remember • Engage • Apply • Decode
What Changes When You Know How To Teach Phonics
Your Enrolment Also Includes These Bonuses
Bonus 1: Phonics Starter Kit (Valued at $30)
Your ready-to-use toolkit with essential phonics resources, visual guides, and printables to help you start teaching confidently from Day 1.
Bonus 2: Decodable Books
A growing library of age-appropriate, phonics-aligned books — so your child can practise reading with success at every step of their journey.
Bonus 3: Personalised Email Coaching & Support
Have a question or need guidance along the way? I'm just an email away! Get personalised feedback and practical advice tailored to your child's reading stage, so you'll feel supported and confident as you guide your child through their phonics journey.
Hi, I'm Elaine Felicity! I'm a mum of four, an educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and the founder of Early Readers Club.
I'm also trained in Phonics, Early Years Grammar, Parent coaching, and Social Work. Over the years, I've helped parents understand how young children learn to read and how to support them at home without pressure or endless worksheets.
I created Essential Phonics for Parents to bring together the strategies I use as an educator and parent into one practical, step-by-step course.
My goal is simple: to help you feel confident teaching your child to read, while keeping learning playful and meaningful.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How many video lessons are included?
The course includes 17 bite-sized video lessons with clear, step-by-step guidance. Some lessons also come with downloadable printable resources for fun, hands-on practice with your child. Learn at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime!
2. How much time do I need each week?
The course is completely self-paced, perfect for busy working mums and stay-at-home mums alike! With bite-sized video lessons and practical tips, you can learn at your own pace and easily reinforce phonics skills through simple, everyday activities with your child.
3. My child already knows letter sounds. Is this still suitable?
Yes! The course includes a stage guide to help you identify your child's current reading level and where to begin. Whether your child is ready for blending, segmenting, or learning more advanced phonics rules, you'll know what to focus on next.
4. Can I access the course on my mobile device or tablet?
Absolutely — you can learn anywhere, on any device.
5. Are the resources digital or physical?
All resources are digital and can be downloaded and printed at home. These include phonics activities, printable learning materials, and decodable books that you can use with your child.
6. How long will it take to complete the course?
It depends on your child’s starting stage and how quickly you want to move. Many parents complete it within 6 months to a year, while applying the strategies as they go.
7. How is Essential Phonics for Parents different from other courses?
It’s flexible, online, and available anytime — with no time limit to finish. You can revisit modules whenever you need. This course focuses on practical, real-life teaching using our signature R.E.A.D. Framework, making it unique, parent-friendly, and truly one-of-a-kind.
8. Is it a monthly or yearly subscription?
Neither! It's a one-time payment with no recurring subscription fees. You can learn at your own pace without worrying about monthly or yearly charges.
