The Sallyteach Program

Sally’s program teaches literacy through systematic, synthetic phonics using a multi-sensory approach to learning.

She utilises the visual, kinesthetic and auditory channels to teach children how to read, spell and write.

Your child’s program will consist of a combination of best practise methodologies from around the world which are data based and have been proven to be effective.

These include Alpha to Omega, Phonics International, Agility with Sound, MSL, Word Shark and Stepsweb, all of which are phonics based and suited to children who have learning difficulties, learning disabilities or dyslexia.

They are highly repetitive, systematic and build upon prior knowledge in small sequential steps which children progress onto only when they have consolidated this previous knowledge.

Lessons are dynamic, full of stimulating and enjoyable activities designed to engage your child so as learning is fun!

Children are encouraged to get up and move around the room to aid their concentration and to maximise their engagement, many a time we may throw 10 hoops or do 15 star-jumps to ensure we are switched onto learning!

Teacher modelling is essential and children are given support to learn a new concept before being asked to demonstrate this concept by themselves.

All skills and concepts learned are followed up with explicit activities to be done at home to ensure practice and consolidation of skills.

Parent participation is essential and indeed a commitment is expected to be made by parents if your child is to really flourish.

The program is informed by ongoing testing which ensures we are constantly monitoring progress and adjusting our activities accordingly to achieve our set goals.

Weekly feedback regarding homework and books is exchanged between parents and Sally so as all parties are fully aware of what we are aiming to achieve with regard to short term and long term goals.

Sallyteach works closely with schools and classroom teachers to ensure they are reading from the “same page” with an understanding of your child’s learning difficulty and how best to accommodate these in the classroom.

Referrals are given to other professional organisations if your child’s needs are outside the areas of Sallyteach expertise.

Sallyteach practise is informed by membership to the following organisations: LDA (Learning difficulties Association), Australian Dylsexic Association, Speld, MSL Australia, TTR4L