12/01/2026
Many of us were taught to introduce letter sounds sequentially from a–z.
And for years, we have done the same in our classrooms.
But here’s the truth most teachers discover much later:
👉 Teaching letter sounds sequentially does not automatically produce readers.
Children may know all the sounds from a to z… They may recite them confidently… Yet still struggle to blend cat, mat, or sit.
Why?
Because alphabetical order teaches familiarity, not functionality.
When sounds are taught one after the other without purpose:
* Children store them as isolated information
*Blending is delayed for months
*Reading feels like a new and difficult task
Teachers end up reteaching what should *have flowed naturally
This is why a child can “know all the sounds” and still not read.
Early reading is not about finishing the alphabet.
It’s about using sounds meaningfully.
That’s why modern phonics:
*Introduces vowels first
*Selects consonants based on blending potential
*Begins blending early, not at the end
*Aligns teaching with how young brains actually learn
This shift is not a criticism of teachers.
It’s an upgrade of method.
And this is exactly what I will be unpacking in my upcoming training
✔ why the traditional sequence limits reading progress
✔ what to teach instead
✔ how to transition your classroom without confusion
✔ and how to help preschoolers blend confidently and joyfully
If you have ever wondered why your pupils “know sounds but can’t read,”
this training is for you.
📌 Registration is still open but not for long.
This training is a physical class holding in Lagos. Only people residing in Lagos need register
Click the link below to register
https://forms.gle/CtZ9GAeSPuJbAum99