Phonics, Spelling, & Grammar Resources

Confused about the KUBJ phonics sequence? You’re not alone. Many Australian teachers are asked to follow it, but don’t get much guidance on what it is or how to use it effectively in the classroom.

In this post, we’ll walk you through what the KUBJ sequence means, how it’s structured, and provide you with downloadable phonics resources that align with the sequence — so you can teach with confidence.

Learning to tell the difference between sounds is a key Early Years literacy skill and the first step in learning to read and write. But getting started with the right phonics activities can be overwhelming!

That’s where we come in with our “Must Have” Letters and Sounds Phonics Games !

With our engaging, hands-on KUBJ order activities you can beat the overwhelm and get your children segmenting and blending effortlessly.

What is KUBJ Letter Order

This collection of resources is based on requests by our members who follow an alternative order to the SATPIN sequence. The KUBJ sequence is a phonics teaching framework used in many Australian schools to guide the order in which phonemes are introduced. While the acronym might be unfamiliar to some, it’s essentially a structured sequence that supports systematic synthetic phonics instruction.

It typically follows this order:

• K – Most common single-letter sounds
• U – Useful blends and digraphs
• B – Beginning and ending sounds
• J – Joined sounds and more complex phoneme patterns

Understanding this sequence helps teachers scaffold phonics instruction in a developmentally appropriate and logical way.

Why Use KUBJ in Your Classroom?

• Helps students develop strong sound-letter knowledge from simple to complex
• It’s systematic and sequential – great for early readers
• Aligns well with the Australian Curriculum v9.0 literacy outcomes
• Supports decodable reading and writing practice

FAQs About KUBJ Phonics

Q: Is KUBJ a commercial program? A: No. It’s a phonics teaching order adopted by some Australian schools. It’s often used as a guide rather than a full program.

Q: Is KUBJ aligned with the Australian Curriculum? A: Yes, it supports the phonics and word knowledge strand in v9.0 of the Australian Curriculum for Foundation–Year 2.

Q: Can I use these resources with other phonics approaches? A: Absolutely. The materials are flexible and can be integrated into any systematic phonics program.

Get Started Today

Download your KUBJ phonics resources now and simplify your planning. These teacher-made tools are designed to support real classrooms and real learning.