Guide daily picture-word repetition, rhymes, and phonemic-awareness games.
Progress from single sounds to simple word decoding and emergent sentence reading
Design Multisensory Materials
Create flashcards, matching games, movement- and song-based phonics drills, and tactile tracing activities.
Rotate learning centers (picture reading, letter formation, sound boxes) to sustain attention spans.
Monitor & Differentiate Progress
Keep observation checklists and informal reading records to tailor pacing.
Provide enrichment challenges for advanced readers and extra practice for those who need it.
Engage Parents & Caregivers
Send concise weekly updates with at-home audio links and picture-word review tips.
Host monthly mini-workshops showing easy phonics games families can replicate.
Cultivate a Nurturing Literacy Environment
Maintain a cheerful reading nook stocked with large-format picture books, alphabet manipulatives, and puppets.
Celebrate milestones (first decoded word, alphabet mastery) with praise and stickers.
Qualifications & Skills
Education:
Diploma/Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, English, Linguistics, or related field.
Certification (preferred):
ECCE, Montessori, or TEFL-Young Learners.
Experience:
Minimum 1 year teaching 3-6-year-olds in a literacy-focused setting.