Finding the ideal reading and phonics lessons for your child can be quite challenging given the multitude of available programs, each claiming to be the best.
At Crystle Swanepoel Learner Support and Remedial Intervention, we understand that learning to read involves several interconnected factors, making it a complex task. For example, some children might have difficulty remembering the sounds that letters represent, while others may struggle with blending these sounds into words. Comprehension, or understanding the meaning of the words, is another common hurdle.
Readers face various challenges, and not all make the same errors. We recognize that a ‘one size fits all’ approach doesn’t work in education. That’s why we assess each learner to determine which of our programs will be most effective for them. Reading should be an enjoyable experience! We aim to foster excitement about learning to read, and if it leads to frustration and anxiety, we know it’s time to reassess and adjust our approach.
At Crystle Swanepoel Learner Support and Remedial Intervention we offer three methods of reading:
1. Adapted Gofocus reading program
The GoFocus reading program is ideal for older learners who have been diagnosed with dyslexia. This program offers unique table work activities and gross motor co-ordination exercise equipment to enhance reading, spelling, sentence writing and comprehension. Furthermore, the course includes unique focusing and spatial orientation techniques. Read more about GoFocus at here.
2. Adapted snip program
Snip Reading Program is a program that is most likely used in instances where other programs were not successful. The program focuses on learning high frequency words through worksheets and memorisation. This program has been adapted to include easy to read passages that reinforce the words covered in each lesson.
3. phono-graphix program
Phono-Graphix™ is a straightforward reading method, which was developed by Carmen and Geoffrey Mc Guinness in 1993, at the Read America clinic in Orlando. It takes the sounds of the English language – and teaches the various sound-pictures (letters) that represent those sounds in careful stages. To learn about this method visit here.
Reading and phonics lessons should be adapted to suit the needs of the learners as each learner has different needs. For more information please contact us.