Spelling Success—In Just 10 Minutes a Day!
Designed for busy parents. Loved by children. Proven to work.
You’re not alone if you’re feeling:
Overwhelmed by conflicting advice on how to help your child with spelling.
Guilty because you want to support their learning—but just don’t have the time.
Frustrated watching your child struggle to remember letters or sounds.
You simply want your child to have every opportunity for success!
Sounds & Spelling Success was created for parents just like you.
This isn’t another complicated workbook or online subscription. It’s an easy-to-use, hands-on activity booklet designed by an experienced educator and mum of three—Miss Jo—to help your child build foundational literacy skills in just 10 focused minutes a day.
Whether your child is preparing for school, already in the early years, or needs extra support, this booklet:
Gives your child a sense of accomplishment after every page
Helps YOU feel confident, even if you’re not a teacher
Turns learning into play, not pressure
No prep. No stress. Just powerful results—at your kitchen table.
Sounds & Spelling Success
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Kind words from parents
"I didn’t know where to start—but this booklet literally did it for me." I’m not a teacher. But with this, I didn’t have to be. We just opened the page and got started. — Laura, mum of 4-year-old Grace
"It’s so easy to use—even when I’m exhausted." After work, I can barely think. I literally hand Sam the book and away he goes, and I know it’s helping. — Sam, dad of 5-year-old Eli
"This is NOT boring worksheets. My daughter begs to do her 'booklet work.'" It’s clear and so satisfying for her to complete. —
Jess, mum of 6-year-old Isla
"He’s actually excited to show me what he’s learning." Every sound we learn is another little celebration. — Natasha, mum of 5-year-old Leo
"As a parent, it gave me structure and confidence." I finally feel like I’m doing something right for my girls learning and Miss Jo has answered any questions I have had. — Rachel, mum of twins
"This fits into our routine perfectly." We do one page while I prep dinner—it’s that easy. — Andrew, dad of 4-year-old Ava
"We saw results quickly—his teacher even commented on it." The improvement in just a few weeks was unbelievable. — Emily, mum of 6-year-old Noah
"It’s the first time I’ve seen my son feel proud about his spelling." He used to avoid anything to do with writing. Now he’s asking for more. — Monique, mum of 5-year-old Theo
This program was so easy to use. My son loved every activity. He would ask every morning 'When are we seeing Miss Jo?'.
- F McGowen
"We as parents feel it is a fantastic investment in our child's learning journey, ensuring that he will have a strong foundation for future academic success."
- I Khan
"My daughter's school report has improved dramatically in 6 months."
- S Rocco
What are the activities in Sounds & Spelling Success
Engaging in school-type activities before starting school is crucial for helping children develop essential skills and routines that set them up for success. These early experiences not only build confidence and familiarity with academic concepts but also foster a love for learning, ensuring a smoother transition into the classroom environment.
Letter and word tracing
Let's practise writing the letter, developing shape recognition, eye-hand co-ordination and fine motor skills. So many skills in just one activity!
Reading decodable words
Thes beginning stages of reading, sounding out consonant, vowel, consonent words (CVC) and some high frequency words - a great start to beginning reading!
Identify the initial sound of an item
Using the focus sound, colouring any items from a selection. This is part of hearing and manipulating sounds, essential for phonemic awareness!
Identify the letter formation
Given a selection of written letters to choose from, your child colours the letter according to the focus sound. As we know letters can take many shapes, so it is important to have exposure to all the different shapes.
Cut, paste 'n' match
Cutting and pasting is an essential skill for school starters as many school activities require this skill. Developing eye-hand co-ordination and fine motor skills, whilst also focusing on matching pictures with words.
Alliteration practise
All of our sounds come with fun animal characters with names to match them. Alliteration is a great way to develop hearing initial sounds of words. So join Lola the ladybug, Maddie the mouse and many more while learning sounds through alliteration and fun!
Investing in Sounds & Spelling Success
Investing in the Sounds and Spelling Success with Miss Jo!
Through this resource and dedicating just 10 minutes a day to engage with your child can have a profound impact on their literacy skills and overall confidence as they transition into school. The activities are designed to reinforce essential concepts such as letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and fine motor skills in a fun and interactive way, creating a supportive learning environment. This consistent, short practice not only helps solidify foundational skills necessary for reading and writing but also fosters a positive attitude toward learning, making your child feel more prepared and enthusiastic about their school experience.
By nurturing these skills early on, you're setting the stage for your child's success in their academic journey and beyond.
What is in the Sounds and Spelling Success
Handwriting practise
Handwriting and tracing practice is essential for developing fine motor skills, which are crucial for writing and everyday tasks. It enhances hand-eye coordination laying a solid foundation for effective writing. Tracing letters reinforces letter recognition, helping children internalise their shapes and sounds, which is vital for reading and spelling. Consistent practice promotes muscle memory, making writing more fluid and automatic over time. Additionally, it fosters focus and discipline, teaching children to concentrate on forming letters correctly. This boosts their confidence in writing and supports their overall academic success.
Financial cost
Investing $17 in this resource can significantly save future costs in private tutoring by providing parents with a comprehensive tool to support their child's literacy development at home. By engaging in these activities early on, children build a strong foundation in reading and writing, which can reduce the need for additional tutoring later. Since the PDF is downloadable, you can print and use the materials repeatedly, allowing for ongoing practice without incurring extra costs. This continuous reinforcement not only enhances skills but also boosts confidence, making children more independent learners. Ultimately, this small investment can lead to substantial savings and a positive educational experience for your child.
Phonemic awareness development
By choosing items that start with specific sounds, children learn to associate letters with their corresponding phonemes, strengthening their understanding of sound-letter relationships. Activities like matching pictures to sounds encourage them to listen carefully and differentiate between similar sounds, reinforcing auditory discrimination. Additionally, selecting letters that represent specific sounds allows children to practice recognising and articulating those sounds, which is crucial for developing early reading skills. Overall, these targeted exercises build a strong phonemic foundation, essential for successful literacy development.
Scissor work
Cutting and pasting is an essential skill that promotes fine motor development, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive processing. As children learn to use scissors, they strengthen their hand muscles and improve dexterity, which is vital for writing and other everyday tasks. The act of cutting requires focus and precision, helping to enhance their ability to control movements. Pasting items also involves spatial awareness and the ability to follow sequences, as children decide where to place each piece. Additionally, these activities foster creativity and problem-solving skills, allowing children to express their ideas visually while reinforcing their understanding of shapes and patterns
Strong Foundations Matter More Than Ever
According to the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC):
"Children who start school behind in language and cognitive skills are more likely to remain behind in later years."
Early intervention changes trajectories.
Research shows:
Daily literacy activities—even as short as 10 minutes a day—significantly boost reading and spelling skills (NELP, 2008)
Phonics-based, parent-led home learning improves school readiness and long-term success (Sénéchal & LeFevre, 2014)
Children with strong early literacy are more likely to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally throughout life (Castles, Rastle & Nation, 2018)
Your effort today unlocks their confidence tomorrow.
Why build explicit literacy skills before they start school?
Build a strong foundation
Building explicit literacy skills early provides a solid foundation for reading and writing, which are essential for all subjects in school. Early exposure helps children understand the basics of letters, sounds, and word formation.
Enhanced learning
Children who have a head start in literacy are more likely to keep pace with their peers and excel academically. Early literacy skills contribute to better comprehension, critical thinking, and overall learning capabilities
Confidence boost
Developing literacy skills before school can significantly boost a child's confidence. When they enter the classroom with a grasp of these concepts, they feel more prepared and eager to participate, leading to a more positive school experience.
Parental Engagement
Involving parents in early literacy activities fosters a strong bond and encourages a positive attitude toward learning. It creates an engaging learning environment at home, reinforcing the importance of education from an early age.
What can you expect with the Sounds and Spelling Success program?
Leverage my extensive teaching and childhood development knowledge to give your child the confidence and academic success they deserve!
- Exposure to school type activities
- Simple to follow step-by-step guide!
- Improve your childs confidence and academic success!
- Activities you can do at home!
FAQ
Got questions?
Fun, engaging activities that replicate activities your child will be doing in school. This develops confidence and knowledge in the classroom, supporting your child to become an egaged learner
This is a simple guide with activities that can be downloaded as many times as you wish. We reccomend a minimum of 10 minutes a day and gradually build on your child’s knowledge
You know your child best. All children are individuals and therefore we cannot recommend an age. We do suggest working through the 5 Simple Steps to Reading Success if your child has not yet begun phonics development. If your child is beginning their phonics journey, then the Sounds and spelling success program is perfect.
Quite simply, exposure to school type literacies and school type activities will offer familiarisation, boosting confidence and a 'have-a-go' attitude. We always feel more comfortable when doing things we have had experience with so, why not school work?