Early Foundations
A joyful, confident start to reading, number and thinking.
Early Foundations gives young children a strong, happy start. Short, active sessions build phonics and vocabulary, number sense and early maths logic, listening and speaking, and the fine-motor control that early writing needs. A gentle diagnostic shows where each child is, and parents receive simple notes on how to help at home.
- Ages
- 4–7
- Session length
- 45–60 minutes
- Format
- Small groups
- Start point
- Gentle diagnostic
What students get
Phonics and vocabulary
Systematic phonics, letter formation and a love of stories.
Number sense
Counting, comparing, shapes and early problem solving with hands-on materials.
Speaking with confidence
Show-and-tell, retelling and simple presentations.
Ready for Grade 1
A smooth path into Spectrum Maths and English Mastery Level 1.
Real materials, ready from day one
Every Early Foundations student works from original Spectrum materials, written by our teachers, printed for class and available online in the Spectrum portal.
- 6 unit and session packs
- 2 guides for teachers and parents
- A student handout for every slide deck, with space for notes
- Answer keys and teaching notes for every teacher
Courses in this programme
Enrolled students and teachers open these materials in the Spectrum portal. Course materials are released in stages as the course runs.
| Course | Materials | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Early Foundations: English (phonics, reading, speaking) | 26 | 260 |
| Early Foundations: Maths (number, shape, patterns) | 26 | 260 |
| Early Foundations: Sessions and Guides | 14 | 154 |
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