FUN.damental Literacy

Get to know FUN.damental Literacy

From FUN.damental Literacy's website.

• Our approach

  FUN.damental Literacy uses explicit and systematic teaching of reading, writing and spelling, incorporating Sound~Write and a multi-sensory learning (MSL) approach. Sessions are personalised and tailored to each child's learning needs and goals, focusing on building confidence in a relaxed, fun, and hands-on environment. The literacy programs explore reading, writing, and communication through collaborative and encouraging sessions. For the School Readiness program, sessions include fine motor skills, phonological awareness and beginning phonics, early numeracy, and emotional and social skills for the school setting. All programs are designed to be fun, engaging, challenging, and supportive.

• Meet the team

  The team is led by Natalie, the founder and qualified primary school teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience. She has specialised in small group and one-on-one intervention for students with learning differences, and is a trained Sound~Write Practitioner. The team also includes an experienced kindergarten teacher who delivers the School Readiness program. Natalie's expertise in literacy intervention and personal experience with supporting a dyslexic child inform the program's approach.

• Your first visit

  At the first session, students complete an initial diagnostic assessment to assist with instructional planning and teaching. For Kindergarten to Year 2, this assessment gathers information on phonological awareness, letter-sound correspondences, encoding (spelling), and decoding (reading). For Year 3 to 6, it also includes orthographic choice and morphological spelling. A written analysis and summary of the assessment is provided along with a detailed intervention plan. From there, personalised group-based literacy programs are developed specifically tailored to your child's learning needs and individual goals.