Phonics Heroes (K–3)

MSL is an evidence-based, instructional approach proven to be effective for students with literacy challenges. It is characterised by its explicit, direct, cumulative, and intensive focus on language structure. Multisensory learning engages visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile pathways, enhancing memory and learning of written language. Consistent connections are made between the visual (language we see), auditory (language we hear), and kinesthetic-tactile (language symbols we feel) pathways, which are essential in learning to read and spell.

MSL therapy is not just about teaching literacy; it’s about retraining the brain to process language more effectively. It’s a comprehensive approach that addresses the underlying difficulties many students face with reading and spelling. It is: Direct & Explicit: Instruction is clear helping students understand the “what,” “how,” and “why” of language. Structured & Systematic: Lessons build on each other in a logical sequence, ensuring consistent reinforcement and mastery of concepts. Cumulative: New learning is based on prior knowledge, reinforcing and integrating previous lessons. Cognitive: It supports working memory and processing skills, which are crucial for reading and spelling. Emotionally Sound: It provides a positive learning experience, reducing frustration and anxiety often associated with reading difficulties.

MSL is an evidence-based, structured synthetic phonics routine that stands out for its flexibility as a teaching approach, rather than a fixed program like Sounds Write or MultiLit. This flexibility allows for tailored delivery, making it highly adaptable to meet the diverse needs of individual students during intervention.

Yes - we provide services to participants accessing NDIS funding, provided the participants are self-managed or plan-managed.

This approach involves explicitly teaching students to recognize and articulate the fundamental sounds represented by our alphabet. Students are encouraged to blend and segment these sounds, manipulating them to spell and read words. Additionally, it encompasses developing fine motor skills and proper posture for handwriting, such as holding a pencil correctly and forming letters that correspond to each alphabet sound.

As students gain confidence with individual words, we guide them to explore how these words combine to create phrases and clauses—the essential components of language. By understanding and practicing how to construct sentences, students learn to convey meaning effectively. These foundational skills allow them to experiment with sentence types and structures, enriching their writing with varied and complex expressions.

At this level, our young people must consider how sentences fit together at a whole text level to show meaningful cohesion of ideas and concepts in varying forms and for varying purposes. With this focus, our young adults develop the ability to plan a response at a whole text level, and the structural components of effective and high interest paragraphs.