Phonics and Reading

We believe that confident readers are confident students in other subjects. Therefore, we devote considerable classroom time in grades K3-2 to thorough instruction in phonics and the application of phonics rules to reading and spelling. Students acquire a large listening and spoken vocabulary and are exposed to literary texts of outstanding quality.

From the outset, reading for comprehension is stressed, and even the youngest students read excellent literature in complete texts. The uplifting content of the reading material also reinforces Trinity Academy’s commitment to moral excellence and character formation. Emphasis is placed on classic authors and works in a steadily more challenging sequence. Our youngest students enjoy reading classic literature such a Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit. They eagerly await the visits of Dr. Mitchell, our Headmaster, who reads A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh as a special treat!

At Trinity Academy, we want our students to become confident, independent readers who have discovered for themselves that reading is worthwhile and enjoyable. A complete list of our Classic Reading Curriculum is available from the Development Office, and supplementary reading lists are also available for our reading termites!