Why short teaching strategy videos are a game-changer for Reading Leaders and Teaching Staff

At Monster Phonics, we’re proud to announce the launch of our new How to Video Library as part of our new comprehensive Training Hub. Our How to Video Library is a dynamic, practical and accessible collection of short video tutorials designed to empower educators at every level. But this isn’t just a celebration of a new resource; it’s a moment to reflect on why short-form video content is rapidly becoming one of the most impactful tools for professional development in literacy education.

Bite-sized learning, big impact

Modern teaching demands adaptability and efficiency. Time is scarce, especially for reading leaders and classroom staff juggling planning, assessment, intervention and differentiation. That’s why short, focused videosare so powerful — they deliver actionable strategies in a matter of minutes.

Each video in our new library zeroes in on a single concept or technique allowing educators to:

• Watch quickly and implement immediately.
• Review key techniques repeatedly, improving retention and confidence.
• Access training on demand, whether during PPA, before a lesson, or even while preparing resources at home.

Driving consistency across classrooms

Consistency is the cornerstone of effective phonics teaching. Whether it’s the way grapheme-phoneme correspondences are introduced, or how blending is modelled, every pupil benefits when teaching methods are aligned. Our short videos support this by:

• Providing a shared visual model for best practice.
• Supporting intra-school CPD — especially for new staff, ECTs, and supply teachers.
• Acting as a unified reference point for reading leads, phase leaders, and SLT to observe and coach staff effectively.

By embedding consistent practice, we can reduce confusion for learners and maximise cumulative progress across the school.

Supporting reading leaders as change agents

Reading leaders are often tasked with training and supporting a diverse team — each with different levels of phonics expertise. The How to Video Library acts as a toolkit for mentoring and coaching, giving leaders:

• A quick, reliable way to demonstrate techniques during staff meetings or drop-ins.
• A resource bank to embed into school CPD plans.
• A consistent format that reinforces the Monster Phonics pedagogy.

This strengthens the reading lead’s role as a change agent, enabling them to lead with clarity and confidence. These are more than videos — they’re a digital coaching companion, guiding educators toward mastery, one small step at a time.

Ready to dive in?

The How to Video Library is now available to all Monster Phonics users. Whether you’re a seasoned phonics expert or just starting out, we invite you to explore, learn, and share. Together, we can raise the standard of phonics teaching — one powerful, purposeful video at a time.

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We’d love to hear from you!

Are there any strategies or techniques you’d like to see included in the How to Video Library?

Email Kathryn at kathryn@monsterphonics.com with your suggestions.

Your feedback helps us build the most effective training possible — supporting teachers, strengthening phonics practice, and improving outcomes for every child.