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  • What Is Phonics? A Simple Guide for Parents and New Teachers

    What Is Phonics? A Simple Guide for Parents and New Teachers

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    Mr Wright

    Phonics is the foundation of learning to read and write — but it can feel confusing if you’re just starting out. In this guide, we’ll break down exactly what phonics is, how it works, and why following a specific sequence of sounds (from simple letters like s, a, t, p, i, n to trickier digraphs…

  • Phonics Made Easy: Resources for Educators

    Phonics Made Easy: Resources for Educators

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    Mr Wright

    When I first dropped down from teaching upper stages into the weird and wonderful world of lower stages teaching I was completely lost. The most confusing part was teaching Phonics. It genuinely felt like my colleagues were speaking a different language. “They need to work on their blending and tricky word walls.” Huh? “He’s still…