Literacy Fun - Term 2 2025

Service Description

Literacy Fun runs for 10 weeks (during the school term) and is suitable for children aged 5-9 years (NOTE: Term 2 2025 will only run for 7 weeks due to the ANZAC Day and Labour Day Public Holidays). The program is designed to provide children with a dynamic learning experience that encourages participation and development of early literacy skills. Each week, the children will target a different early literacy skill while participating in activities to support their development. Each session runs for 45 minutes. Early literacy areas targeted include: Week 1 - Rhyme Week 2 - Syllables Week 3 - Identification of Initial & Final Sounds Week 4 - Blending & Segmenting CVC, CCVC & CVCC Words Week 5 - Letter Sound Correspondence - Consonants & Digraphs Week 6 - Letter Sound Correspondence - Short Vowels Week 7 - Letter Sound Correspondence - Long Vowels A workbook to compliment what is learnt during the 7 weeks including activity suggestions to continue to practise at home is included in the cost and will be provided at the end of the term. Mums, Dads, Grandparents and other close family members are welcome to attend the session with pricing being based per child. Younger or older siblings are also welcome to attend free of charge and are invited to join in during the activities as long as they are not disrupting the session. NOTE: Hello Friend Speech is located on the first floor of the Pender's Building with stair access only. Free and paid parking is available nearby in carparks located off West Street or at Nicholas Street Precinct. Toilets are available onsite. Booking policy: Payment is not charged at the time of booking. An intake form and invoice will be sent to the provided email with payment options. NDIS Funding: Children with Agency or Self Managed NDIS plans can book in for sessions using their funding. Cancellation policy: No refund will be provided for non-attendance.