Phonics (Ages 3–7)
- • Alphabet & letter sounds
- • Blending & digraphs
- • Early reading fluency
- • Fun games & songs
Cambridge-aligned • Ages 3-15
Tiny Steps Curriculum (Ages 3–12)
Scannable tabs, IB Approaches to Learning call-outs, and immersive week-by-week details so parents know exactly what’s next.
Phonics masteryGrammar confidencePublic speaking courage
Our Programs
Live 1-on-1 classes in phonics, grammar and public speaking—tailored to your child's level.
Grammar (Ages 6–12)
- • Parts of speech & sentence building
- • Tenses & punctuation
- • Creative writing practice
- • School-aligned reinforcement
Public Speaking (Ages 8–12)
- • Storytelling & speech structure
- • Voice, clarity & projection
- • Presentation practice & Q&A
- • Confidence-building activities
Ages 3-12
Phonics pathways
Early, Advanced, and Foundations
- SATPIN → vowel teams → multisyllabic strategies
- Weekly mastery checks + decodable reading
Ages 5-15
Grammar roadmap
Basic + Mastery modules
- Parts of speech → complex tenses
- Paragraphs, editing drills, rubric-based outputs
Ages 4-15
Speaking journey
Confidence to commanding stage
- S.P.E.A.K. habits, debates, visual aids
- Recorded feedback + capstone speeches
IB Primary Years Programme lens
How Tiny Steps aligns with IB English scopes
Every course publishes inquiry questions, ATL focus, and learner-profile outcomes inside the parent dashboard.
Approaches to Learning
Communication · Thinking · Research · Social · Self-Management
- ✦Weekly reflections and voice/video journals nurture communication + self-management.
- ✦Inquiry prompts in every unit connect literacy skills to real-life contexts.
Transdisciplinary Themes
Who we are · How we express ourselves · How we organize ourselves
- ✦Phonics texts and speeches draw from culture, community, nature, and innovation themes.
- ✦Grammar + writing projects map to PYP exhibition style tasks and persuasive writing.
IB Learner Profile
Inquirer · Communicator · Reflective · Principled
- ✦Learners set weekly goals, reflect using “Glow & Grow,” and share evidence with parents.
- ✦Capstone speeches + writing tasks emphasise principled expression and empathy.
EARLY PHONICS (Ages 3-7, 12 weeks)
- Letters & Sounds → Blending → Core Rules
- CVC reading from sound recognition
- Perfect for ages 3-7 with no reading
ADVANCED PHONICS (Ages 6-12, 12 weeks)
- Long vowels → R-controlled → Multisyllabic
- From decoding to fluent novel reading
- Perfect for ages 6-12 with reading base
PHONICS FOUNDATIONS (Ages 5-10, 8-12 weeks)
- Customized gap-filling program
- Targets specific phonics weaknesses
- Brush-up / On-ramp track
Early Phonics (12 weeks)
What we learn
- Phonemic awareness: listening, rhyme, oral blending
- Identify sounds (not letter names)
- Sound–motion hooks
- Intro to blending
- CVC words: at, in, sat, pin
Class activities
- Listen & identify each sound
- Make sound‑motions
- Blend sounds into words
- Match letter cards
- Oral blending games without letters
Home practice
- Sound recognition worksheet (5 min)
- Listen & repeat audio (2 min)
What we learn
- 6 new sounds (multimodal)
- CK rule (back, pack)
- Blend word families
Class activities
- CK detective (find CK words)
- Word family ladders
- Build words with letter cards
Home practice
- List 10 words using these sounds
What we learn
- Add new sounds to deck
- Floss rule (ff, ll, ss) with examples
Class activities
- Word sort (ff/ll/ss)
- Tap & blend drill
- Dictation (10 words)
- Mini readers (2–3 lines)
Home practice
- Blend practice (5 min)
- Floss rule worksheet
What we learn
- Onset–rime blending
- Segmenting for spelling
- Rabbit doubling rule (short vowel words)
- Read & spell consonant blends (st, cl, nd, mp, etc.)
Class activities
- Balloon Pop (minimal pairs)
- Word families
- Read 8 CVC lines
- Blend train game (blend + word endings)
Home practice
- Daily 1‑sentence reader
- Segment & spell (5 words)
What we learn
- 2 letters = 1 sound
- qu = /kw/
Class activities
- Digraph hunt
- Sort & read
- Picture prompts with target words
Home practice
- Digraph worksheet
- Reader: 1 page
What we learn
- ng/nk endings
- Monster le story & rule
Class activities
- Monster le guard game
- Read & mark endings
- Build words from tiles
Home practice
- C+le sort
- ng/nk reader
What we learn
- Long vowel via silent e
- Minimal pairs (cap–cape)
Class activities
- Magic‑e flip cards
- Pairs game
- Mini story with a_e/i_e
Home practice
- Pairs list (10 pairs)
- Reader: magic‑e page
What we learn
- ai/ay positions
- ee/ea contrasts
Class activities
- Word family ladders
- Phrase cards (read & act)
Home practice
- ai/ay worksheet
- ee/ea reader
What we learn
- oa/oe positions
- igh/ie patterns
Class activities
- Sort & read
- Make a mini story using targets
Home practice
- igh/ie practice
- Reader: long‑vowel mix
What we learn
- R changes vowel sound
- ar/or in sentences
Class activities
- Read & mark r‑controlled
- Picture match
Home practice
- ar/or word list (10)
- Reader page
What we learn
- er/ir/ur similar sound
- Spelling exposure
Class activities
- Sort & read (er/ir/ur)
- Dictation (8–10)
Home practice
- er/ir/ur worksheet
- Reader
What we learn
- the, to, do, was, are, said, come
Class activities
- Game‑day review
- Capstone read
Home practice
- Tricky words spaced practice
Advanced Phonics (12 weeks)
What we learn
- Closed, open, magic‑e, r‑controlled, vowel team, consonant+le
Class activities
- Diagnostic passage
- Syllable type sort
What we learn
- Position rules for ai/ay
- Alt spellings incl eigh/ei (older)
Class activities
- Word sort
- Sentence creation
Home practice
- ai/ay sheet
What we learn
- ee vs ea
- igh/ie/i_e
- Shy i & tough y: y as long i at word end
Class activities
- Minimal pairs
- Dictation 12
Home practice
- Reader: e/i mix
What we learn
- oa/oe/o_e
- oo (book/moon)
- ue/ui/u_e/ew
Class activities
- Word ladders
- Phrase reading
Home practice
- Practice set
What we learn
- Contrast r‑controlled vowels
Class activities
- Sort & read
- Timed read
What we learn
- Common diphthongs & positions
- Link au/aw to other /aw/ spellings (all, alk, al)
Class activities
- Picture prompts with words
- Dictation
Home practice
- Diphthong deck
What we learn
- Soft c/g before e,i,y
- j/dge/ge
- Common silent letters (kn, wr, mb, gn, lk)
Class activities
- Rule chart
- Edit & fix sheet
- Silent-letter word sort & read
What we learn
- Unstressed vowel reduction (schwa)
- Schwa in endings like -tion/-sion/-ture
- Spelling strategies for schwa words
Class activities
- Spot the schwa
- Chunking practice
What we learn
- c+le splits
- Rabbit/doubling rules
- ‑ing/‑ed/‑es/‑tion
Class activities
- Split & read
- Add suffix game
What we learn
- Common prefixes un‑, re‑, pre‑, mis‑, dis‑
- Suffixes ‑ful/‑less/‑ment/‑ness/‑able
Class activities
- Build‑a‑word
- Morpho sort
What we learn
- Chunking & stress
- Phrasing & expression
Class activities
- Timed passages (150–300w)
- Prosody practice
What we learn
- Comprehensive review
- Tricky words (advanced)
Class activities
- Capstone passage + paragraph
Phonics Foundations (Brush-Up) (8–12 weeks)
What we learn
- Individual gap analysis
- Personalized plan
Class activities
- Sound/decoding check
- Sample reading & spelling
What we learn
- Slow→fast blending
- Review common consonant blends (st, bl, cr, nd, etc.)
Class activities
- CVC builder
- Minimal pairs
Home practice
- Daily 5‑min blending
What we learn
- sh/ch/th/wh (+ qu)
Class activities
- Digraph detective
- Sort & read
Home practice
- Worksheet + reader
What we learn
- a_e/i_e/o_e/u_e
Class activities
- Pairs flip
- Sentence read
What we learn
- ai/ay, ee/ea
Class activities
- Word ladders
- Phrase cards
What we learn
- ar/or + er/ir/ur
Class activities
- Sort & read
- Dictation 10
What we learn
- Syllable types basics
Class activities
- Chunk & read
- Suffix add
What we learn
- Spaced practice tricky set
Class activities
- Game day
Curriculum Breakdown
- Phonics (3–7): Letter recognition, phonemic awareness, blends & digraphs, early decoding.
- Grammar (6–12): Parts of speech, tenses, sentence structure, punctuation, creative writing.
- Public Speaking (8–12): Story structure, voice control, audience engagement, presentation skills.
Aligned to foundational literacy goals and supporting school curricula.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer a free trial class?
Yes — book one free 1-on-1 trial to evaluate fit and teacher interaction.
What age groups do you teach?
We teach ages 3–12, with program tracks tuned to developmental milestones in each range.