Complete Phase 2 Reading Foundations Phonics Toolkit
A complete starting point for early reading
Starting reading isn’t always smooth.
Some children pick it up quickly.
Others hesitate, guess, avoid, or simply don’t feel ready for books yet.
When that happens, it’s hard to know where to begin.
The Reading Foundations Toolkit provides a clear, structured pathway into reading — helping children build confidence before moving onto books.
Before books come foundations
To become confident readers, children first need to:
✔ recognise sounds
✔ blend them
✔ build words
✔ practise without pressure
✔ feel successful
This toolkit supports those early stages step-by-step.
It’s especially helpful for:
• children just starting out
• children lacking confidence
• slower starters
• children who find blending difficult
• children who may be dyslexic
What’s included
This toolkit includes 10 carefully designed resources that work together to build strong reading foundations:
• Phonics Practice Sheets
• Elkonin Boxes
• Blending Boxes
• Sentence Stairs
• CVC Word Builder
• Phonics Printable Games
• Secret Words
• Foundations Assessment
• I Spy Phonics
•Suggested order of using resources
Each resource supports a different stage of early reading — from recognising sounds to reading simple sentences.
Together, they create a calm and structured pathway into reading.
Why it works
Children learn best through:
✔ repetition
✔ predictability
✔ small wins
This toolkit provides consistent practice without overwhelm.
Instead of rushing to books, it helps children understand how reading works first.
Confidence grows.
Reading follows.
A complete starting point for early reading
Starting reading isn’t always smooth.
Some children pick it up quickly.
Others hesitate, guess, avoid, or simply don’t feel ready for books yet.
When that happens, it’s hard to know where to begin.
The Reading Foundations Toolkit provides a clear, structured pathway into reading — helping children build confidence before moving onto books.
Before books come foundations
To become confident readers, children first need to:
✔ recognise sounds
✔ blend them
✔ build words
✔ practise without pressure
✔ feel successful
This toolkit supports those early stages step-by-step.
It’s especially helpful for:
• children just starting out
• children lacking confidence
• slower starters
• children who find blending difficult
• children who may be dyslexic
What’s included
This toolkit includes 10 carefully designed resources that work together to build strong reading foundations:
• Phonics Practice Sheets
• Elkonin Boxes
• Blending Boxes
• Sentence Stairs
• CVC Word Builder
• Phonics Printable Games
• Secret Words
• Foundations Assessment
• I Spy Phonics
•Suggested order of using resources
Each resource supports a different stage of early reading — from recognising sounds to reading simple sentences.
Together, they create a calm and structured pathway into reading.
Why it works
Children learn best through:
✔ repetition
✔ predictability
✔ small wins
This toolkit provides consistent practice without overwhelm.
Instead of rushing to books, it helps children understand how reading works first.
Confidence grows.
Reading follows.