Tag: reading
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What Is Phonics? A Simple Guide for Parents and New Teachers
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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…
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Phonics Made Easy: Resources for Educators
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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…
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Why Teaching Writing to Children Can Feel Like Herding a Stampede of Snails – And What to Do About It
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If you’ve ever ended a primary writing lesson staring at a sea of confused faces – or worse, unreadable scrawls of random words – you’re not alone. Teaching writing in primary school is hard work. Not because our learners aren’t capable, but because writing is complex. It asks children to do so much, all at…
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