The Power of Play: How Trugs Transforms Phonics Learning

by | Sep 17, 2024

At the core of every child’s reading journey is the need for engaging, effective learning tools—and that’s where Trugs comes in. Trugs (Teach Reading Using Games) harnesses the power of play to transform phonics learning for children of all ages, making the learning process both fun and impactful. 

Phonics can be a challenge for many learners, but with Trugs, the challenge turns into an exciting game. By combining structured phonics practice with playful card games, Trugs allows children to improve their reading and spelling skills without realising they’re working. From “Get it” to “Match it” and “Take it,” the variety of games within each Trugs box ensures that learning is never monotonous. These games follow systematic synthetic phonics, a proven method for teaching reading, allowing children to progress steadily through different stages. 

The real magic happens when children realise that learning can be enjoyable. By playing Trugs, they develop essential skills like phonemic awareness, blending, and segmenting, which are critical to reading success. This playful approach captures their enthusiasm, motivating them to return to the game again and again. 

As we kick off the new school year, now is the perfect time to integrate Trugs into your classroom or home. To celebrate, we’re offering 10% off our Trugs for Schools Box Bundles (1, 2, and 3) for a limited time. Equip your students with the tools they need to thrive in a fun and interactive environment. 

Extra Savings: Tutors and specialist teachers can also take advantage of 12% off the Trugs Tutor Pack—the perfect resource for one-on-one or small group literacy support.