An effective
combination of

phonetics,

pedagogy, and
speech science

Powerful

new teaching methods

The sMiles program takes time-tested principles of teaching and enhances them with contemporary knowledge of literacy development to create an effective curriculum.

Our goal is to encourage self-learning, confidence, and achievement-focused motivation in students.

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sMiles

is different!

Founded in the science of phonetics and speech development, sMiles presents a unique approach to phonics that uses sound-cueing in the form of color-coding and hand actions, which simplifies the identification of sounds and makes reading easy.

Every learning activity is creatively tailored to grasp the attention of young learners and build more comprehensive literacy skills.

Integrates across subjects

Learning across subjects establishes new connections, strengthens familiar associations, and improves vocabulary.

Uses multiple intelligences theory

In addition to linguistic intelligence, the program also develops cognitive, emotional, and social intelligence.

Captures interest with storytelling

Fun activities are used to hold attention and improve retention as well as build comprehension, self-expression, and creativity.
Four

steps to learning

Capturing
interest

Sensory-led teaching
Providing variety and fun
Hand gestures and colors

Simplifying learning

The sMiles program makes learning how to read and write simple for kindergarten students

Overcoming challenges
Student-led processes
Ease of articulation

Encouraging practice

The sMiles program encourages practice to develop advanced literacy skills for kindergarten students

Providing repetition
Frequent assessment
Class and home activities

Improving retention

Forming mental associations
Multi-subject integration
Stories and rhymes for learning

The sMiles program positively impacts the development of kindergarten students

Real-world results

The sMiles program has proven effective in classrooms and has been well-received by students, teachers, and parents.

KG1 and KG2 students scored well above grade average for reading on standardized tests, such as the WRAT and the Iowa tests. KG1 students scored an average grade equivalent of 1.4, while KG2 students scored an average grade equivalent of 2.3 on the WRAT and Iowa tests, respectively. In addition, 77% of KG2 students were able to read at Grade 2 level or above.

Students with learning difficulties

The sMiles program has been successful in engaging students with challenges and helping them develop literacy skills appropriate to their age.

The combination of colors, hand actions, stories, and repetition has proven to aid retention, while boosting confidence and self-expression.

The sMiles program supports the development of kindergarten students with learning disabilities
sMiles is a 2-year literacy development program for kindergarten students of all abilities and backgrounds

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