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Phonics with Robot Reg – NEW Classes in Burley in Wharfedale, Yeadon and Baildon

Phonics with Robot Reg are educational, high-energy classes which teach early phonics skills to children aged 1-4 years. It’s a fantastic way to introduce children, and their adults, to the wonderful world of early literacy through the use of games, dance, music and bubbles!

Phonics with Robot Reg classes provide children with the necessary foundations for learning in a fun, interactive and stimulating environment.

Play-based learning is so important for children’s development and what better way to encourage this than interactive Preschool phonics classes! As a primary school teacher, I’ve seen first-hand the positive impact early experiences can have on children’s progress and self-esteem, and know all too well how important the early years are. It’s this reason I’m thrilled to be offering these fantastic classes in N.W Leeds and Baildon (Burley in Wharfedale, Yeadon and Baildon).

MINIs Phonics Classes (for ages 1 – 2.5)

MINI Phonics with Robot Reg classes are aimed at children between the ages of 1 to 2.5 years old. Phonics is introduced to children through lots of play-based activities.

Children are given a gentle introduction to early sound recognition through a range of captivating and imaginative games.

Each week we introduce a different phoneme (sound) and encourage toddlers to listen for and make those sounds, using play, props and games.

Classes include lots of rhyme and role play, as well as music and movement.

The content of our classes helps with pronunciation, speech development, vocabulary, turn-taking and listening skills.

Pre-school Phonics Classes (for ages 2.5 – 4)

Our Preschool classes (age 2.5-4), provide children with a fun introduction to letters and sounds through the use of our cheeky little mascot Robot Reg.

Through play and carefully planned activities, Robot Reg uses his ‘robot voice’ to sound out simple CVC words (consonant, vowel, consonant words, e.g r-u-n, run!). This way, children are taught the skill of oral segmenting and blending, which is perfect for getting them school ready for when the time comes.

This class combines music, movement, games and role-play all encouraging early and pre-reading skills. Our classes are a high-energy way to get your child excited about reading and writing.

Many activities are tailored to include the development of fine and gross motor skills, helping to get little fingers ready for zipping up coats, snipping, threading, mark making and eventually handwriting.