Children do not learn to read overnight. The truth is, it is probably the most complex intellectual challenge a young child will face. The child who has a parent who supports and encourages them is lucky. So many children do not receive this support. Parents often think it is the school’s job to teach their child to [...]
If you or somebody you know cannot read, you should know that you are not alone. Many people fail to learn to read. In English speaking countries we are talking about millions of people. This has to change. The first thing a non reader must do is admit it and stop being ashamed and believing [...]
Phonics is the name given to the links between letters and sounds. When a child understands letter patterns in words and the sounds they represent they are able to work out (decode) words they have not seen before. This is teaching kids to read using phonics. Phonics is by no means the only way to [...]
Phonics for Kids is about highlighting programs that will help your child develop their reading and writing in a systematic way. Strivney is such a program. The website is www.strivney-english.com It is a resource for you to use as you teach your child to read. A dedicated teacher has placed English exercises online. Her website, [...]
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