Foundational Literacy

Training for Ages 2.5-15+

Master the sounds. Decode the symbols. Unlock the meaning.

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Overview of Our Vision & Impact

Rooted in Sounds is a global leader in foundational literacy training for ages 2.5 - 15+. Our Reading and Writing Success System provides a clear, structured literacy path for all learners, including students with dyslexia and older learners rebuilding foundational reading skills.

We ensure that reading and writing are not just mechanical tasks, but meaningful tools for communication. When literacy is taught with this complete perspective, connecting phonemic awareness and symbols to language comprehension, it becomes accessible, logical, and achievable for every learner, at any age, empowering them to express ideas with dignity and clarity.

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Why Choose Rooted in Sounds?

A clear, visual, research-led approach that works for every learner

Rooted in Sounds is a global methodology grounded in the Science of Reading for ages 2.5–15+. We support all students, including those with dyslexia or older learners rebuilding foundational literacy. By integrating our philosophy into the Reading and Writing Success System, we bridge the gap between phonics and language comprehension. We ensure literacy is never a mechanical task but a logical path to meaning, removing the guesswork for parents and educators.

Knowledge-based content that anchors learning.

The Reading and Writing Success System implements our methodology through high-engagement animal themes and alliteration. By embedding sounds within animal knowledge, we provide a "logical why" that builds background knowledge alongside decoding skills. This ensures students connect symbols to real-world meaning for fluent communication.

Every concept is revisited through:

  • Planned practice to build skill without overwhelm.
  • Cumulative review to reinforce learning.
  • Consolidation to ensure skills reach long-term memory.

A complete system

A complete, integrated system for success.
Our Reading and Writing Success System provides a comprehensive suite of structured literacy tools for both the learner and the adult:

  • Core Series: Scaffolding the journey from sounds to sentence comprehension.
  • Digital Modelling: Expert audio and video for precise sound and letter formation.
  • Professional Support: Tools, live training, and guidance from the Rooted in Sounds team.

By choosing our integrated system, you provide a multisensory pathway that transforms foundational skills into meaningful tools for communication.

What our clients say...

Lydia

Mum of a 7 year old daughter,

showing early signs of dyslexia

It seemed ideal and the most beneficial for the time and cost. Seeing the progress was delightful to us both and enhanced our bond throughout the time and especially with every win. I highly recommend it.

C

Mum of a 4 year old

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I recently purchased the Reading and Writing Success series for my 4-year-old daughter, Sofia, and it has been nothing short of amazing! The thoughtful design and engaging content have made learning an absolute joy for Sofia.

Janelle

Mum to a 6 year old

son

What I loved about Reading and Writing Success is that it took me back into the world of the early reader and helped me see things from the child's perspective. It presented a very holistic approach to building literacy skills.

Mission

Our mission is to make evidence-based literacy clear, visual, and deeply meaningful. We empower learners to master the essential link between speech sounds and written symbols while building the morphological foundations that unlock deep comprehension.
We provide families and educators with a research-aligned reading system that develops confident, fluent communicators. Through systematic, multisensory practice, we ensure that literacy, from basic phonics to complex meaning, is achievable for all, including those seeking dyslexia intervention and older students closing foundational gaps.

Vision

Our vision is a world where every learner becomes a confident reader and writer through a true understanding of how sounds, symbols, and meaning work together. We are transforming literacy education by placing the holistic sound - symbol - meaning connection at the heart of learning. By bridging the gap between the science of reading and practical instruction, we envision a future where every individual possesses the essential skills to understand the world and express their own voice with confidence.

Bringing joy back to learning