SOUTH AFRICA WORKSHOPS - PHONICS SIX-PART SERIES

Workshop 3:  Teaching Decoding & Encoding  

Moving from single sounds to words
This workshop focuses on helping learners advance from isolating individual sounds to blending and constructing words. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and routines that teach effective techniques for smooth sound blending. Additionally, the workshop emphasizes regular, structured word-building practice to enhance accuracy and boost confidence in reading and writing skills.
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19 May 2026

16:00–17:00 (South Africa Standard Time, SAST)

Online Workshop

Focus:

Move learners from sounding out individual sounds to blending and building words.
Teach practical techniques for blending sounds smoothly and constructing words using hands-on activities and routines.
Strengthen accuracy and confidence through regular, structured word-building practice.

Presented by: Lindy James 

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Lindy is an educator with experience in Foundation Phase teaching, learning support and teacher training. She is particularly interested in reading and phonics development. Lindy holds a Master of Education in teacher education and is passionate about strengthening classroom practice through practical, research-informed guidance.