Hop Skip Jump Learning

Let’s start with the basics! When we teach children to read, we have to teach them that our language is broken up into sounds and the sounds are represented by a range of spelling patterns. When learning how to read we must teach children how to recognise what sounds are in a word so they can successfully decode. #phonics #phonemicawareness #spelling #scienceofreading #literacy #englishteacher #teach #teacherlife #teacherreels #homeschool #earlyintervention #earlychildhoodeducation #dyslexia #goldcoast #goldcoastmums #goldcoastmumsandbubs

Listen closely… what sounds do you hear? 🤔 We’re practicing our encoding and segmenting skills, which are essential for spelling success! It’s all about tuning into the individual sounds within words. This is a great activity I use with students who need some help hearing all the sounds in a word. You can also use other sensory tools such as play dough and counters to identify all the sounds. #phonemicawareness #phonics #spelling #segmenting #scienceofreading #literacy #englishteacher #teacherlife #teacherreels #homeschool #earlyintervention #earlychildhoodeducation #dyslexia #goldcoast #goldcoastmums #goldcoastmumsandbubs

Ever wonder how we learn to read? 🤔 It all starts with phonemic awareness – breaking words down into their individual sounds. This skill helps beginner readers tackle unfamiliar words by recognising each sound and blending them together. It’s like building a bridge between letters on a page and the words we speak! 🌉 #phonics #literacy #phonemicawareness #structuredliteracy #earlyintervention #englishteacher #englishlearning #dyslexia #teach #teachyourchildtoread #teachersofinstagram #goldcoast #goldcoastmums #goldcoastmumsandbubs

Let’s “shake” it up with phonics! Breaking down words into their sounds (phonemes) is a crucial step in learning to read! 🤓 Did you know ‘Shake’ has three sounds? #phonics #scienceofreading #learntoread #teachreading #sounds #vowels #consonants #blending #teachersofinstagram #teachenglish #goldcoast #goldcoastmums #goldcoastmumsandbubs #goldcoastbusiness

Did you know that mispronouncing ‘t’ can impact a child’s reading and writing? ✏️ By adding a schwa sound (like in ‘uh’), they might omit vowels when writing. #kindergarten #prep #phonics #encoding #spelling #scienceofreading #structuredliteracy #teachersofinstagram #englishteacher #teacherreels #goldcoast #goldcoastbusiness #goldcoastmums #goldcoastmumsandbubs

Do you pronounce this sound correctly?

Do you pronounce correctly? #phonics #articulation #structuredliteracy #teachersofinstagram #teacher #teachenglish #literacymatters #reading #alphabet #sounds #w #literacyintervention #english #goldcoastbusiness #goldcoastmums #goldcoastmumsandbubs

✨ Literacy Intervention Space Reveal! ✨ Hi, I’m Dominique, a former teacher and now a dedicated literacy specialist! 👋 This is my private practice space where I help children unlock their reading, writing, and spelling potential. 📌 I left the classroom to pursue my passion for making a real difference in children’s lives. 📌 I run a successful tutoring business on the Gold Coast called Hop Skip Jump Learning, where I work with an amazing team of educators. 📌 I am a mum to two beautiful children and have an incredible husband. 📌 I am also in the middle of completing my PhD in autism interventions. Want to learn more about the teaching strategies I use in my practice that actually help my students learn? Give us a follow as I plan to share teaching tips, insights and updates on my new teaching journey! I can’t wait to share this new exciting chapter with you all! ✨ #literacy #literacyintervention #reading #writing #spelling #phonics #sounds #structuredliteracy #speld #teachersofinstagram #education #teacher #goldcoast #privatepractice #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #kids #learning #childdevelopment #goldcoastmums #goldcoastmumsandbubs

2025 is going to be amazing! 🤩

Guess what?! This teacher just unlocked a NEW CHAPTER! ✨ I officially have the KEYS to my very own literacy intervention space! 🤯 I NEVER imagined this is where I would be when I left the classroom to do my PhD and start @hopskipjumplearning! ✨ Dreams really do come true! ✨ Huge thanks to all my AMAZING Gold Coast families who have supported me on this journey! Your trust in me working with your children means the world to me! 🙏 If your little one needs some extra ✨support✨ in reading, writing, and spelling, I’ve got LIMITED SPOTS available! DM me now to book a chat and let’s unlock their full potential! 🚀 Stay tuned for a HUGE ROOM REVEAL soon! 🤍 #GoldCoast #Literacy #English #scienceofreading #scienceofreadinginstruction #phonics #spelling #Education #TeachersOfInstagram #teachers #teacherlife #teachersfollowteachers #goldcoastteachers #SmallBusinessOwner #DreamBig #LevelUp #Hype #goldcoastbusiness #goldcoastmums #goldcoastmumsandbubs

Sneak peak of my new private practice space! 🙏

I’m so excited to share with you all my new space and the next step on my journey as an educator. I can’t believe I have a consulting room that I can call my own ✨

Stay tuned for when I reveal the rest of the room later this week 👩‍🏫🤍

Sneak peak of my private practice space! 🍎 I’m so excited to share with you all my new space and the next step on my journey as an educator. I can’t believe I have a consulting room that I can call my own ✨ Stay tuned for when I reveal the rest of the room later this week 👩🏼‍🏫🤍 #teacher #literacyintervention #literacy #literacyspecialist #teachersofinstagram #teacherlife #dyslexia #readingisfundamental #englishteacher #goldcoastmumsandbubs #goldcoast #goldcoastbusiness