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A Targeted 12-Week Literacy
Support Programme for K2 Children Preparing for Primary 1
Is your Child Ready for the Reading Demands of Primary 1?
A Targeted 12-Week Literacy Support Programme for K2 Children Preparing for Primary 1
Is your Child Ready for the Reading Demands of Primary 1?
Primary 1 is a big step. From their very first day, children are often expected to read simple instructions, recognise common words, decode familiar vocabulary, and understand short texts with growing independence.
But for some K2 children, the challenge is not a lack of interest or ability. It may simply be that key early reading foundations – letter sounds, blending, sight words and decoding – have not fully clicked yet.
You may notice that your child:
These are common signs that your child may benefit from focused support in the building blocks of reading – and with the right approach, these gaps can be closed before Primary 1 begins.
THE PROGRAMME
Introducing Reading Stars
Reading Stars is a targeted 12-week literacy programme from Julia Gabriel Centre, designed specifically for K2 children who need extra help strengthening the core reading skills required for a confident start to Primary 1.
Drawing on over 35 years of expertise in nurturing young learners, our specialist educators guide children through focused phonics, blending, sight word recognition, spelling and comprehension practice — helping them approach words, sentences and stories with greater independence and self-assurance.
Admission is guided by a complimentary reading assessment to ensure Reading Stars is the right fit for your child’s current literacy level.
The Reading Stars Difference
Unlike standard K2 programmes that focus heavily on writing and composition, Reading Stars strips away the complexity to focus on reading readiness and reading fluency. We believe a child cannot confidently write a story until they can fully decode a sentence.
It focuses on reading foundations first. Reading Stars is not a composition-heavy programme. It is designed for children who need help with decoding, blending and word-level confidence before they can fully engage with more advanced reading and writing work.
It is nurturing, focused and confidence-building. Children who struggle with reading can begin to feel that English is “too hard.” Reading Stars helps reduce the fear of the page by giving children achievable steps, supportive coaching and repeated practice — led by educators experienced in early childhood and early literacy.
It supports children during the critical window before Primary 1. Term 4 is a crucial period for K2 children. Reading Stars helps strengthen foundational literacy skills before they enter a school environment where independent reading is expected from Day 1.
It gives parents clarity and peace of mind. Parents receive regular updates on their child’s progress, helping them understand exactly where their child’s literacy gaps are and how they are being addressed.
What Your Child Will Develop
Stronger Phonetic Foundations
Re-establishing how sounds and letters work together.
Confident Decoding
Moving away from hesitant letter-naming to smooth, fluent sounding out.
Sight Word Mastery
Instant recognition of high-frequency “tricky” words (e.g., the, said, does, friend).
Reading for Meaning
Moving beyond word identification to active comprehension, sequencing, and vocabulary building.
Spelling Confidence
Strengthening sound-to-letter mapping and recognizing recognising common word families.
STRUCTURE
How the Programme Works
Reading Stars runs exclusively during Term 4—the critical “crunch time” before primary school begins.
DURATION
12 Weeks (Term 4 Only)
SESSION LENGTH
1.5 Hours per week
CLASS RATIO
1 teacher to 10 children
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Free Reading Assessment
Our Unique "Six-Story" Cycle
To build security and deep understanding, the curriculum is structured around 6 carefully curated stories, with one story explored over two lessons:
LESSON A
Decode and Discover
Focuses on phonics, blending, and initial story exposure.
LESSON B
Read, Spell and Understand
Revisit the story to build reading fluency, spelling patterns, and deep-dive comprehension.
LOCATIONS
Reading Stars is available at all
5 Julia Gabriel Centre locations
Forum
583 Orchard Road, #04-00
Forum, Singapore 238884
Greenwich V
51 Seletar Rd, #02-03/04
Greenwich V, Singapore 807011
New Bahru
46 Kim Yam Road, New Bahru,
School Block #04-10 LABS,
Singapore 239351
Tampines Mall
4 Tampines Central 5, #05-03
Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510
The Woodleigh Mall
11 Bidadari Park Drive, #02-45
The Woodleigh Mall, Singapore 367803
Future Progression:
A Clear Pathway
to Success
The journey doesn’t end in K2. Reading Stars provides a seamless bridge into primary school academic success:
- K2 Reading Stars (Term 4)
Strengthen core decoding and phonics foundations in a supportive, focused environment. - Primary 1 Reading Stars (Term 1 & 2)
Progress into more advanced reading and comprehension skills to manage the primary school transition with confidence. - Think N’ Ink Programme (P1 Term 3 Onwards)
Transition into our established reading and writing programme, systematically preparing students for ultimate success in the PSLE English paper.
QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
It is exclusively for K2 students (6-year-olds) who need targeted foundational support or find standard, writing-heavy enrichment classes too overwhelming.
If your child is already reading fluently, this targeted intervention may not be necessary. Following their assessment, our educators may recommend our regular Readers & Writers programme instead.
Yes. The assessment is entirely complimentary and helps us map out your child’s specific literacy gaps to recommend the best learning pathway.
Absolutely. Parents will receive regular, individualised updates twice a term via email, phone, or in-person communication.
Give your child the support
they need before Primary 1 begins.
Eliminate the “P1 Shock” and replace it with classroom confidence.
Contact Us
Please drop us an enquiry if you have any questions.
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