Where Real Reading Begins

Children aged 5 to 7 are in one of the most critical reading windows of their education. This is the age when the gap between children with solid phonics foundations and those without becomes very visible. If your child is struggling to read fluently or falling behind peers, Phonics Explorer is designed exactly for them. Most parents notice significant improvement within 4 to 6 weeks.

What Your Child Learns

Consonant Blends

Two or three consonants together bl, cl, fl, br, cr, dr, st, sp, and more. Children learn to blend these into real words.

Digraphs

Two letters that make one sound - ch, sh, th, ph, wh, ng, ck. These appear in hundreds of everyday words.

Vowel Teams

Words where two vowels work together, ai (rain), ee (feet), oa (boat), ou (found). Understanding vowel teams unlocks a huge portion of English vocabulary.

Silent Letters & Exceptions

Silent e, silent k, silent w — children learn the most common exceptions so they are not thrown by words that don't follow basic phonics rules.

Reading Short Stories

By mid-programme, children begin reading structured decodable stories, real books, not just word lists.

Spelling Rules

Phonics knowledge flows directly into spelling. Children in Phonics Explorer develop spelling accuracy that teachers notice immediately.

How the Programme Works

Session style

Structured phonics lessons with interactive reading activities, word-building games, and regular reading aloud practice.

Duration

Sessions run approximately 45 minutes. The programme runs for approximately 3 months.

Format

Live in-person classes in Virar, taught personally by Rita Shaiju George in small groups.

Assessment

Rita maam assesses reading level at the start and tracks progress throughout. Parents receive regular updates.

Taught by Rita Shaiju George

Rita Shaiju George - MBA, M.A, B.Ed

All classes are taught personally by Rita maam with 7+ years of experience and 500+ students taught. Every child gets direct, individual attention.

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What Parents Report After Phonics Explorer

Within 4 to 8 weeks, most parents notice:

Attempting to read unfamiliar words instead of guessing or skipping
Faster, more fluent reading aloud, less halting, more natural
Improved spelling in written schoolwork
School teachers commenting on reading improvement
A child who volunteers to read rather than avoiding it

Frequently Asked Questions

My child is 6 and already knows some phonics. Can they join?+

Yes. Rita assesses each new student before placing them — children with some phonics knowledge start from the right point, not from the beginning.

My child's school uses a whole-language approach. Will phonics help?+

Yes. Research consistently shows that explicit phonics instruction significantly improves reading outcomes regardless of the school's primary methodology.

What comes after Phonics Explorer?+

After Phonics Explorer, children move to Grammar Champion (ages 7 to 10), which focuses on parts of speech, sentence structure, and writing skills.

How is progress measured?+

Rita uses structured reading assessments throughout — checking accuracy, fluency, and comprehension. Parents receive clear progress updates.

Ready to Build Real Reading Fluency?

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Phonics Explorer — Phonics Classes for Kids Aged 5 to 7 in Virar & Mumbai