The Phonics Party
An Orton-Gillingham aligned, multi-sensory reading class for early readers
taught by an Orton-Gillingham trained literacy specialist and speech therapist.
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What is The Phonics Party?
The Phonics Party is an asynchronous virtual reading class for kids ages 4.5-7. Through 26 engaging modules—one for each letter and sound in the alphabet—your child will enjoy a mix of fun and educational activities. Each lesson is approximately 20 minutes long, perfect for keeping learners interested and focused! Lessons are aligned with the Orton-Gillingham approach, meaning they’re hands-on, multi-sensory, and perfectly structured for early readers. Watch our video to learn more about our classes, and read below to learn about the Orton-Gillingham approach!
What exactly will my child learn?
Watch our first lesson now on YouTube!
(Lesson M is the first lesson of The Phonics Party. Additional activities are added systematically throughout the class.)
Is this the right fit for my child?
“The Phonics Party” was created for children ages 4.5-7 years old. Review this checklist to determine if your child has the appropriate foundational skills to benefit from our class:
About Our Approach:
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Highly structured
Our highly structured lessons are designed to set your child up for success! With clear expectations, engaging activities, and seamless transitions, each lesson keeps your child challenged and excited to learn. Short, focused activities make learning fun and manageable, helping your child stay motivated and confident every step of the way.
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Systematic
Each lesson builds logically on the previous one to ensure a solid understanding before moving forward. By following a structured sequence, students master foundational reading skills—like letter-sound recognition, blending, and decoding—in a step-by-step way. This approach not only makes learning manageable but also reinforces essential skills, helping each student gain confidence and progress at a steady pace.
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Interactive + Engaging
Making learning fun is kind of our thing. That’s why it’s called “The Phonics Party!”. We know how important it is to keep kids motivated, and our class is filled with fun visuals, movement, and engaging activities. And have you met Decoda the dog? If not, see below! She is sure to be your child’s new best friend!
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Comprehensive
Even though our lessons are only ~20 minutes each, they are jam-packed with learning opportunities. Check out our section that outlines all of the activities and skills that our child will learn throughout the program.
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Research-based
This class aligns with the Orton-Gillingham approach, which is an evidence-based approach to teaching reading. Learn more below!
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Expert Teachers
With a combined teaching experience of more than 30 years, Stephanie and Liz have the strategies and tools to teach your child to read, AND to love the process!
What is the Orton-Gillingham approach?
The Orton-Gillingham approach is a proven method for teaching reading that aligns with the "science of reading," which is a body of research showing how our brains learn to read best. It uses a hands-on, multi-sensory approach, meaning it involves sight, sound, and touch to help kids learn letters, sounds, and words.
With Orton-Gillingham, lessons are structured in a very organized way, breaking down reading into small, manageable steps. Kids work on understanding the sounds in words, connecting sounds to letters, blending sounds together, and eventually reading words and sentences. Each lesson builds on what they’ve already learned, reinforcing and practicing skills so they feel confident before moving on.
Meet Your Teachers
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Miss Stephanie
Orton-Gillingham trained literacy specialist
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Miss Liz
Speech therapist + behavior analyst
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Decoda
Cheerleader and friend to all readers
Download Our Printable Phonics Party Resources!
Frequently asked questions
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This class is best for children ages 4.5-7 who are learning to read. Please read our detailed section above to determine if “The Phonics Party” would be a good fit for your child. If you’re on the fence, please reach out to us at hello@theliteracyparty.com
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We put A LOT of time and energy into ensuring our classes are fun and engaging for your child! Activities are quick, expectations are clear, and there are lots of fun visuals and movement opportunities to keep your child motivated.
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This course can be a great fit for children who are struggling with reading! The Orton-Gillingham approach was initially developed to support dyslexic and struggling readers by breaking down reading into small, manageable steps and using a hands-on, multi-sensory approach. This method helps build a strong reading foundation, making it accessible and engaging for children who find reading challenging.
With that being said, every child is unique. While our course provides structured and supportive instruction, some children may benefit from additional, individualized help, such as one-on-one tutoring or support from a reading specialist.
We encourage you to consider combining our class with other resources if you feel it would best meet your child’s needs!
We’re here to help you determine whether our class will be a good fit for your specific child, and are happy to discuss this further. Email us at hello@theliteracyparty.com.
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Our class could be a great supplement to the work your child is doing with their tutor. Feel free to send our info to your child’s tutor to see if this would be a good fit, or reach out to us at hello@theliteracyparty.com
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The first step is to make sure your child has the recommended foundational skills necessary to benefit from our class. Please review our checklist above for the specific skills your child should have before enrolling.
Within our resources, we include tips for setting your child up for success, and include guidelines that will help you determine if your child is ready to move from one lesson to the next.
Additionally, you are always welcome to reach out to us via email for individualized support.