The Phonics Secrets I Wish I’d Known: Why Professional Training Changes Everything
We’ve all had that moment. You’re in front of the class, those hopeful eyes watching you, alphabet charts behind you, a pile of books at your elbow. You kick things off—“A is for Apple”—and things seem fine. Then, out of nowhere, a kid pipes up: why does ‘phone’ start with a /p/ but sound like /f/? Or why can’t they just sound out “said” like they do with other words? Suddenly, you’re not just teaching letters; you’re navigating all the weird, wonderful curves of the English language.
Many educators—myself included—left college with a degree but without a true roadmap for how the human brain actually learns to decode language. We were taught the “what,” but rarely the “how.” This is where a specialised phonics teacher training course transitions you from a general educator to a literacy expert.
At Delighted Champs, we believe that teaching a child to read shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. It should be a joyful, structured journey. That is why our phonics teacher training focuses on the gold standard: Jolly Phonics.
The "College Gap" in Literacy Education
In the world of primary education, there’s a common realization among teachers: college courses often gloss over the mechanics of synthetic phonics. We spend hours on “whole language” theories or classroom decorations, but we aren’t always taught the 42 specific letter sounds or the physical actions that help a child’s brain “stick” to a phoneme.
If you’ve ever felt like you were “winging it” during a reading lesson, you aren’t alone. Phonics Training for Teachers isn’t just another resume booster. It’s about feeling as though you’re prepared to face anything a curious kid throws your way. If you really get the way reading is constructed, the way it’s put together piece by piece, that’s not a lesson about the ABCs; that’s the way to crack the code for an entire classroom.
Why Jolly Phonics?
The old ways have a way of simply going from A to Z in the alphabet, while Jolly Phonics smartly does things in a way that lets children get started constructing words from day one! In our Phonics Teacher Training classes, you’ll pick up five core skills:
- The 42 Sounds: This is not just 26 letters, you’ll dive into 42 main sounds—including those tricky pairs like /sh/, /th/, and /ai/.
- Letter Formation: It’s about more than just tracing. We use a multi-sensory tricks so kids don’t just hear the sounds—they can write them, too.
- Blending: That’s where the magic happens, turning separate sounds into real words.
- Segmenting: This is how students break words apart, which is the secret to spelling.
- Tricky Words: And let’s not forget the weird ones that don’t play by the rules. You’ll learn how to tackle those, too.
Engaging the Whole Child
I wish I knew sooner: Kids do not learn just by listening and keeping still. They need to learn by means of their hands and their bodies and through all the crazy ideas floating around in their brains. That’s why our training isn’t just about talking through sounds. We get into movement, sight, touch—the whole package.
The whole class comes to life. These gestures assist them in retaining knowledge for a lifetime. At Delighted Champs, we demonstrate how to turn a lesson into a game that even your most difficult student will enjoy.
Why Choose Delighted Champs?
The way you learn really does matter. We don’t just stand at the front and talk at you; we get in there with you—real teachers, sharing real advice. Our trainers have stood where you stand now. You Don’t need another set of theories you’ll forget by next week, you need ideas that you can use immediately. Maybe you’re just starting out as a teacher, maybe you’ve been doing this for years and want something new. Or you’re a homeschooling parent, hoping to find something that really works. Whatever your story, our Phonics Teacher Training Course hands you real tools you can put to work right away. We break down the rough, messy parts of English and turn them into simple steps you can actually teach.
Here’s the thing: whether a kid dreads reading or gets excited about it often depends on the teacher. When you invest in training, you’re not just checking a box for your career. You’re opening doors for your students—giving them a real chance to love learning. You make sure nobody gets left behind.
At Delighted Champs, we are committed to excellence in every lesson. We focus entirely on providing high-quality pedagogical support and proven classroom strategies to ensure your success.
Ready to become the literacy expert your students really need?
Check out our next Phonics Teacher Training sessions and join a group of teachers who believe in the magic of Jolly Phonics.
