Decoding the Magic: Introducing Diphthongs to Young Readers
Your child is on a wonderful reading journey! They’ve mastered the basics, recognizing individual sounds, blending them into CVC words,…
Cultivating Confidence: Why Patience is the Cornerstone of Literacy Development
As early childhood educators, we understand the critical role we play in fostering a love for reading in our young…
Bridging Traditions: Insights on Foundational Learning from Accra to Lagos
Greetings, fellow educators, parents, and lifelong learners. I’ve recently returned from a captivating visit to Accra, Ghana, and the experience…
Fine-Tuning Phonemic Awareness for Early Readers in Nigeria
Continuing our exploration of early literacy development, we turn our focus from the initial sounds of words to their final…
Advancing Reading Skills with Jolly Phonics: The Happy Ladybird Approach
Welcome back to our literacy series at Happy Ladybird. Building on our previous discussion about the foundations of reading through…
Mastering Blending with Happy Ladybird: A Phonics-Focused Approach to Reading
At Happy Ladybird, we are passionate about guiding children through the exhilarating journey of learning to read. In our previous…
Beyond Sounds: The Happy Ladybird Guide to Introducing Blending in Reading
It’s a familiar milestone in the journey of early literacy: a child masters the individual sounds of letters, their faces…
The Happy Ladybird Way: Boosting Sound Retention Through Play
Learning to read is like assembling a puzzle; each piece must fit perfectly for the full picture to emerge. At…
The Symphony of Sounds: Teaching Children the Essence of Alphabets
In the heart of every language lies the rhythmic dance of alphabets and their sounds. When introducing children to the…
Celebrating International Day of the Girl 2023: A Focus on Early Child Education
Every year on 11th October, the world marks the International Day of the Girl (IDG), an occasion that shines a…