Student Phonics Course — Overview
See how the structured student pathway works.
For homeschooling families
Help Your Child Understand Spelling
Easy Spelling helps children understand how English spelling works through sounds, letters and spelling patterns—not simply memorise lists of words.
Flexible online learning for your child—and practical guidance for you.
Learn. Practise.
Understand. Progress.
Understand. Progress.
- A structured starting point
- Learn at your child's pace
- Repeat lessons whenever needed
Spelling practice shouldn't end in frustration
Teaching spelling at home can be difficult when you are not sure what to teach, what to practise, or why your child keeps forgetting words they have already learned. Repeating word lists may not always help. Understanding spelling patterns can give children knowledge they can apply to new words.
Forgetting words after practising them
Difficulty recognising spelling patterns
Frustration or hesitation when writing
Low confidence when meeting new words
This does not mean that you or your child has failed. A clearer, more structured explanation may simply be the missing piece.
English spelling isn't random.
Understand how it works.
Understand how it works.
The Easy Spelling approach
Build understanding—not short-term memorisation
English spelling makes more sense when children understand the relationship between sounds, letters and spelling patterns.
Easy Spelling teaches these connections explicitly, helping children understand why words are spelled the way they are. The goal is to give your child a way of thinking about spelling that they can use when they meet new words.
See how it works
Meet the two learning pathways
Watch these short introductions to understand what your child learns and how you can support them.
Teacher Phonics Toolkit — Explanation
Learn how the Toolkit helps you support your child.
Choose what suits your family
One pathway for your child. One pathway for you.
Choose either resource independently, or use both together. No bundle is required.
Start with Phonics Foundation
Begin with Phonics Foundation, then choose the individual modules that best match your child's needs. You do not need to purchase the whole pathway at once.
View the learning pathway
- Phonics FoundationUnderstand the sounds and patterns underpinning English spelling.$35
- Great Spelling TricksPractical strategies that make spelling easier to understand.$35
- Becoming a Word DetectiveInvestigate unfamiliar words and work out their spelling.$35
- Spelling MasteryDevelop greater accuracy and spelling confidence.$35
- Basic GrammarDevelop grammar knowledge for stronger writing.$28
Start with Phonics Foundation
35.00
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Build your phonics knowledge
You do not need to be a trained teacher. The Toolkit helps you understand how phonics works and gives you practical guidance to support your child's spelling with greater confidence.
Parent/Teacher Phonics Toolkit
AUD195.00
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Why trust Easy Spelling?
A proven approach designed for online learning
Jenny Lamond Method (OAM)
Built on 45+ years of experience using a structured, explicit phonics-based approach to teaching English spelling.
Learn at your own pace
If your child needs more time, you can slow down, repeat a lesson, or return to it later without feeling that they are falling behind.
Frequently asked questions
A few things parents often ask
How much time does the Teacher Phonics Toolkit take?
Work through the Toolkit at your own pace. Most parents take around 16 hours to complete it.
Does my child need to complete every Student Phonics module?
No. Every student begins with Phonics Foundation, then you can choose the modules that best suit their needs.
Do I need teaching experience?
No. The parent pathway is designed to build your phonics knowledge and confidence step by step.
Can my child learn at their own pace?
Yes. Lessons are online and can be revisited when your child needs more time or practice.
Can I buy the child course without the parent Toolkit?
Yes. The two products are complementary, but they can be purchased independently.
Where should my child begin?
All students begin with Phonics Foundation before moving into the other individual modules.
Start when you're ready
Ready to help your child understand spelling?
Choose the pathway that is right for your homeschooling family.
