Build foundational phonetic awareness by introducing individual letter sounds (S, A, T, etc.).
Phonics Level 1
Foundational phonics for early readers — letter sounds, blending, tricky words, and confident listening and speaking.

Program snapshot
Built for steady progress
Key structure for Phonics Level 1 — duration, rhythm and age fit at a glance.
- 1
2 months
Course duration
- 2
3
Weekly classes
- 3
24
Total sessions
- 4
60 minutes
Session length
- 5
4 years and above
Age group
Course Objectives
What your child will build through Phonics Level 1 — clear, mentor-led outcomes across the language program.
Develop the ability to blend 2–3 letter words.
Teach recognition and usage of tricky words (e.g., is, the, to).
Strengthen listening, speaking, and writing skills through engaging activities.
Teaching Strategies / Catalyst
The mentor-led methods that make Phonics Level 1 engaging — hands-on, progressive and designed to spark confidence in every session.
Multi-sensory Approach: Activities like tracing letters in sand, sound games, and puppet shows cater to various learning styles.
Interactive Learning: Use of phonics apps, videos, and games to maintain engagement.
Storytelling & Role Play: To make sounds relatable and encourage active participation.
Development
Phonics Level 1 builds the whole learner — not just technique, but the motor, cognitive and emotional skills that last beyond the classroom.
Cognitive Development
Enhanced through sound recognition, letter-sound correlation, and blending exercises.
Fine Motor Skills
Fostered through writing, tracing, and drawing activities.
Creative Thinking
Promoted through role-playing, sensory play, and interactive stories.
Social Skills
Built through group activities like storytelling, sound games, and team challenges.
Timeline / Structure
A clear class-by-class path through Phonics Level 1 — what happens in each phase, from the first session to the final review.
Month 1 — Letter Sounds & Tricky Words
Letter sounds S, A, T, I, P, N — sound identification games, phonics songs, and drawing worksheets.
Sounds C, K, E, H, R, M, D — phonics apps, puppet shows, hopscotch, and writing tricky words.
Month 2 — Blending & Writing
Sounds G, O, U, L, F, B — introduction to blending 2–3 letter words with storytelling and letter-sound games.
Tricky words, revision of all sounds, blending practice, and final review with Sound Bingo.
Assessments
How mentor progress is tracked throughout Phonics Level 1 — supportive check-ins and clear milestones, not high-pressure tests.
- 01Checkpoint
Ongoing Evaluation: Through interactive games, worksheets, and homework assignments (e.g., recording words, drawing objects).
- 02Final review
Final Assessment: A Sound Bingo game to assess overall understanding of letter sounds, blending, and tricky word recognition.
Expected Outcomes Post-Course
What learners take away from Phonics Level 1 — skills, confidence and habits that continue well after the final class.
Confidently identify letter sounds and blend 2–3 letter words.
Recognize tricky words and use them in sentences.
Improved fine motor skills through writing and confidence in listening and speaking phonetic sounds.
Ready to start Phonics Level 1?
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