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Just 2 Imagine Tutors
Phonics Expert
helping children to read with confidence
Early Literacy & Phonics Expert Tutor
for Early Years and KS1 children
Early Literacy Tutoring with a Phonics Expert:
Build Confidence and Inspire Imagination
Hi, I'm Kara, your dedicated phonics tutor! I help children aged 4-7 grow into confident readers and writers through personalised phonics and literacy tutoring.
Every child is unique and learns differently, I'm here to uncover what works best for your child.
During our discovery call, we'll explore your child's strengths, challenges, and goals. Together, we'll map out the support they need to thrive in reading and writing.
Even if my services aren't the perfect fit, you'll be guided with practical advice and the next steps to empower your child's literacy journey.
🪄Let's unlock your child's potential and give them the skills-and confidence-needed to succeed. Book a free consultation today!
The Best Literacy Support for your child
Literacy Matters
"Young children learning to read is one of the most important things primary education does. It's fundamental to children making progress in life."
-Dominic Wyse, Professor of Primary Education, University College of London
Does it really matter when your child learns to read?
Yes, it does! Learning to read is an essential life skill-and how they learn is just as important as when.
But let's be honest-learning to read isn't always easy.
Evenings spent helping your child can feel like a battle. The tears, the frustration, the constant worry they're falling behind...it's exhausting.
As a parent, you're already juggling too much. You shouldn't have to be a qualified teacher too!
You watch your child thrive, knowing they're catching up (or even moving ahead).
Imagine This:
Your child's face lights up as they confidently sound out new words.
You feel calm, knowing they're getting the expert support they need.
Can you relate?
Hi, I'm Kara!
I'm a qualified teacher, primary tutor and literacy expert with years of experience helping children build confidence and achieve success in reading and literacy.
I'll help your child learn to read with ease so you can relax, knowing they're happy, confident and getting the best support possible.
Early Literacy Tuition: Phonics, Reading, Writing and Dyslexia Support
Help your child thrive with tailored tutoring designed for children ages 4-11.
Discover expert tutoring designed to build confidence and literacy skills.
Find out more...
Explore how I can support your child's learning journey today.
Phonics Tutoring
for Ages 4-7:
Build Strong Foundations
Why choose Jigsaw Phonics?
Phonics is the foundation of confident reading and spelling. With my fun, structured Jigsaw Phonics programme, your child will master essential skills while enjoying every step.
At the heart of Jigsaw Phonics are the Three Amigos:
These loveable characters make phonics interactive, engaging, and easy to remember!
Phonics Tutoring: Mini Group Online Sessions
🧩Tailored learning in small after-school groups
🧩Fun, game-based activities to keep children motivated
🧩Builds phonics skills and confidence
Let's spark your child's reading!
Find out more about phonics tutoring.
Contact me today to join the waiting list or learn more.
Jigsaw Phonics Tutoring
As an official Jigsaw Phonics Tutor, specially trained to teach phonics and early reading, I am excited about introducing Jigsaw Phonics with Kara to the children I tutor.
Jigsaw Phonics is a phonics programme specifically designed to match how children learn to read in the UK and worldwide. It is set up in three phonics levels to help children learn how to read and spell confidently.
The Jigsaw Phonics Pals, also known as ‘The Three Amigos’ are the hook into phonics that children love. The characters’ powers are signalling strategies that children need to read different kinds of words.
But let’s meet the characters and allow them to introduce themselves!
Meet the Jigsaw Phonics Pals: The Three Amigos!
Puzzle the Panda
Hello! I’m Puzzle the panda. There are two things I love in life: food and reading! When I’m not busy finding something to eat…I’m learning to read. I may be a bit clumsy, but my accidents are never really my fault.
Children love me because they know I am all about words they can sound out, so I am a big help to them. And they love telling me about the new letters and sounds and of course, helping me read too!
Wug the Alien
Hello! I’m Wug the alien and I almost didn’t make it to planet Earth! I don’t speak much English, so I had to translate this from Wuggish. When I try, I get all muddled up!
Children love calling out “Wuggish, Rubbish! What a lot of nonsense!” when they read my words. They have a lot of fun and they help me learn English!
Trick the Robot
Hello! I’m Trick the robot! English is the trickiest language to learn because the sounds and letters don’t match very well.
But I’ve got a computer brain that can read and spell every single word! I help the children to remember that they have to read those tricky words in one go.
Children love finding lots of hard words for me to add to my big collection. I’m also trying to teach English to Wug too, but that’s another story!
Phonics Phase Levels
Jigsaw Phonics Tutoring Learners
Jigsaw Phonics is split into three phonics phases, Puzzle the panda, Wug the alien and Trick the robot. The target age group is children ages 4-7. I will assess your child to find out which phase will fit their needs best.
Puzzle the panda
Wug the alien
Trick the robot
This level is for children who:
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are learning to read and write for the first time, from scratch
or
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are making slow progress because letter-sound (phoneme-grapheme) correspondences are not yet automatic
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they may need support and overlearning to speed up their early reading skills
Think your child is a Puzzle the Panda Learner?
Click below to book a call with me to get started.
This level is for children who are secure in every aspect of the work covered in the Puzzle phase as existing students or have these skills already if they are new students, so children who:
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are completely secure with phoneme/grapheme
correspondences for single
letters
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can segment and blend CVC words successfully for reading and writing
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can form letters correctly (handwriting)
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are secure with adjacent consonants that can be sounded out phonetically, like the sl in slip and the nt in tent
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are learning to read from scratch and have not yet progressed beyond CVC words
Think your child is a Wug the Alien Learner?
Click the link below to book a call with me.
This level is for children who are secure in every aspect of the work covered in the Wug phase, or have these skills already if they are new students, so children who:
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understand that sounding out is not always a successful strategy for reading or spelling
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understand that the same phoneme maps onto different graphemes and they have to learn in correspondences for individual words
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are ready to use the see-cover-write-check to learn and self-correct words
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are ready to grasp concepts of homophones (they're, their, there)
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can begin to monitor their own writing critically and self-correct
Think your child is a Trick the Robot Learner?
Click the link below to book a call with me.
Reading Tutoring: Build Confidence
in Every Word
Does your child struggle with reading? My sessions are designed to help them become fluent, confident readers who love books through the magic of reading!
What We Focus On:
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Phonics Mastery: Connecting sounds to letters
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Fluency: Building speed, accuracy, and expression
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Vocabulary Growth: Understanding and using new words
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Confidence: Helping reluctant readers find joy in books
Give your child the skills-and belief in themselves-they need to succeed in reading.
Writing Tutoring:
Inspire Creativity, Build Skills
Writing can be tricky for young learners, but with the right approach, your child can write with confidence and imagination.
What We Cover:
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Spelling and Handwriting: Clear and legible transcription
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Sentence Writing: Organising ideas with structure and creativity
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Grammar and Punctuation: Simple rules for meaningful writing
Writing booster sessions empower your child to see themselves as capable, imaginative writers who have the confidence to express their ideas.
Dyslexia Support for Ages 7+:
Turning Challenges into Superpowers
Dyslexia can make reading and writing feel overwhelming for children, but with the right support, it can become their superpower. My tailored tutoring sessions are designed to help kids aged 7-11 overcome literacy struggles and thrive.
Here's how I help:
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Strengthening phonics skills to crack tricky words
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Building reading fluency and spelling confidence
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Expanding vocabulary and comprehension
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Boosting confidence and creating a positive mindset
I can also use the Touch-Type-Read and Spell (TTRS) programme, making learning fun and accessible. Together, we'll help your child unlock their unique strengths and turn challenges into successes.
Let's help your child build skills, confidence, and a love for learning.
About Me: Kara, Jigsaw Phonics Tutor and Reading Specialist
Hi, there! I'm Kara, a qualified teacher, primary tutor and leading phonics expert. With over 24 years of teaching experience and a master's degree in Early Years Education, I specialise in phonics, reading, and writing support. I created my literacy programmes, Jigsaw Phonics and Leap Into Literacy, to make literacy fun and accessible for children everywhere.
My approach blends proven techniques with playful, interactive learning. Your child will love working with the Jigsaw Phonics Pals-Puzzle the Panda, Wug the Alien, and Trick the Robot-and leave every session more confident and excited to learn.
Why Choose My Tutoring?
🧩Proven Expertise: 24 + years of teaching experience
🧩Fun & Interactive: Game-based lessons kids love
🧩Tailored Support: Every child gets what they need to thrive
🧩Dyslexia Specialist: Effective strategies for literacy challenges
Ready to Start?
Whether your child is just starting out, needs a confidence boost or requires dyslexia support, I'm here to help.
Together, we'll help them grow into a confident, enthusiastic reader and writer.
