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Davis® Foundations for Reading

Supporting Early Readers

Does your child find reading practice frustrating?

Are they just starting to explore letters, or hesitating with sight words?

Do they resist reading time, or struggle to stay focused?

It’s important to build a strong, positive foundation early. The Davis® Foundations for Reading Programme offers a gentle, engaging approach to help young learners (ages 5–7) build key pre-reading skills using methods that match their natural learning style. Our aim is to nurture confidence and enjoyment as children grow in their early literacy skills. 

How the Programme works

The Davis® Foundations for Reading Programme supports young learners aged 5 — 7 as they:
 

  • develop recognition of letters and punctuation marks

 

  • build understanding and memory of key sight words

 

  • strengthen focus and balance through movement and play.


Our multisensory approach—using clay, movement, and interactive tools—makes learning fun, memorable, and suited to a variety of learning styles. We also place emphasis on early self-regulation: helping children feel calm, focused, and ready to learn.

Parents and caregivers play a key role throughout the programme. With dedicated support and guidance, you’ll learn how to continue using the techniques at home.

Imagine your child learning their letters and punctuation with clay!

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a boy at a table creating clay letters

What Your Child Can Gain

  • Mastery of the alphabet and basic punctuation

  • Confidence with sight words

  • Greater focus and emotional balance

  • Improved hand-eye coordination and motor skills

  • A positive, empowered approach to learning

What You'll Gain as a Parent

  • A deeper understanding of how your child learns best

  • Effective tools to support their reading journey

  • Guidance on how to continue Davis techniques at home

  • Confidence in your ability to support your child’s early education

 

Why It Works

This programme works especially well for creative, hands-on learners who benefit from visual and tactile experiences. It is designed to suit any learning style and helps prevent future frustration by getting things right from the start.

Rather than using repetition or flashcards, children model the meaning of words and symbols in clay—building lasting understanding in a way that’s both fun and effective.

 

Programme Format

The full programme is typically delivered in around 30 hours, with sessions lasting no more than 3 hours at a time. At least half the time involves parent or caregiver participation, so you can support and extend the learning at home.

Sessions can be provided in-person or online, depending on your needs.

Ready to Begin?

 

Find out how the Davis® Foundations for Reading can help your child or yourself enjoy reading and learning.

 

Contact us now and request a Free consultation call.

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Find the right solution for you.

Book a free consultation call with one of our learning experts. Take the first step towards finding the perfect solution for you or a loved one. 

This is an educational programme designed to support a variety of learning styles. It is not a therapeutic intervention and does not claim to treat any diagnosed condition.

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The programmes and services described on this website are designed to support personal learning and development. They are educational in nature and do not constitute medical, psychological, or therapeutic treatment.

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Professional services described as Davis® may only be provided by persons who are trained and licensed as Davis Facilitators or Specialists by Davis International.


Davis® is a trademark of Ronald D. Davis. Commercial use of these trademarks to identify educational, instructional, or therapeutic services requires licensing by the trademark owner. For details of licensed Davis Facilitators, go to https://davismethod.com/facilitator/ 

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