Phonics is Fun 2
A structured next step in phonics that helps children move from individual letter sounds toward blending short-vowel CVC words, recognising common sound patterns and reading simple words with greater confidence.
Is Phonics is Fun 2 the right starting point for your child?
Phonics is Fun 2 is designed for children who already have some familiarity with English letters and sounds and are ready to begin blending them more systematically. New Grasp uses a live assessment to identify the most suitable starting point.
Book the Free Assessment
Your child meets one of our teachers in a friendly 20–25 minute live one-to-one session.
We Recommend the Starting Level
We review your child's current phonics and early reading skills and identify the best place to begin within the New Grasp curriculum.
Choose the Learning Program
Once the starting level is confirmed, you choose the learning program and subscription duration that fit your child.
From knowing sounds to reading simple words
Phonics is Fun 2 strengthens children's knowledge of letters and sounds while introducing systematic blending of consonants and short vowels to form CVC words.
Short Vowel Sounds
Recognise and pronounce short vowel sounds and use them within simple word patterns.
Sound Discrimination
Listen carefully and distinguish between different sounds and simple spoken words.
CVC Blending
Blend consonant and short-vowel sounds together to read simple CVC words more smoothly.
Word Patterns
Recognise recurring sound combinations such as -am, -an, -at, -et, -in and -op to make word building easier.
Early Reading
Move from sounding out individual letters toward reading simple words and short phrases aloud.
Early Spelling
Use sound knowledge to begin spelling simple short-vowel words with greater accuracy.
Listen, blend, build and read
Children practise phonics through live private lessons that move gradually from recognising individual sounds toward blending, building and reading simple words.
- Two live private phonics lessons each week
- Focused practice with consonants and short vowels
- Teacher modelling of blending and correct pronunciation
- Interactive activities for building CVC words
- Repeated practice to strengthen reading fluency and recall
- Gradual progression from sound patterns toward simple reading
Building on the phonics foundation
Instead of learning letters in isolation, children begin using familiar sounds together. Short vowels are combined with consonants and repeated across related word patterns, helping children recognise how simple English words are built.
Practice continues beyond the live phonics lesson
Young learners use their Kids Dashboard to continue practising through child-friendly activities while following their progress and rewards.
Clear next steps
Children can easily see what to practise next and continue moving through their learning journey.
Practice that feels rewarding
Interactive practice, games and rewards encourage young learners to stay involved between their live lessons.
The dashboard supports the live phonics lesson — it does not replace the teacher. Children learn directly with their teacher, then use the platform to continue practising between lessons.
Building short-vowel words step by step
The curriculum groups related sound patterns together so children can practise blending repeatedly and recognise how similar words are formed.
See how your child's reading foundation is developing
New Grasp gives families a clearer view of what their child is practising and how their blending and early reading skills are progressing.
Parent Dashboard
Access your child's learning information and important academy updates in one place.
Teacher Feedback
Follow the sounds and blending skills practised during lessons and what your child should continue reinforcing.
Clear Progression
Your child follows a structured phonics sequence, moving from recognising sounds toward blending and reading simple words.
Find out if Phonics is Fun 2 is the right starting point for your child
Book a free 20–25 minute live assessment with one of our teachers. We'll recommend the most suitable starting level within the New Grasp curriculum before you enrol.
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