What The Phonics?!
What the heck is phonics anyway and why does it matter for speaking, reading and writing?
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Episodes
What the heck is phonics anyway? Why do we need it and what does it have to do with drunken monks? We unpick what phonics is all about and why it is helpful as the basis for teaching children to read.
What is the difference between letters and sounds? How do sounds we say in words get changed into written words? Why do I need to beware of the “uh” sound? We’ll talk through the process of how we write and read words using sounds and why how you say sounds can help your child with this.
What does modelling have to do with anything? What are pure sounds and how do I say them? We explore the best way to practice sounds with your child to make the reading and writing process as easy as possible.
Why is partying good for listening skills? What are the 5 key sound awareness skills? We look here at how we get children’s brains ready for reading and writing with some quick, easy and fun activities you can do at home.
Which sounds should my child be able to pronounce at what age? What errors might I hear? Who should I talk to if I’m worried? In this last episode we talk about typical development of speech sounds and how you can help your child with this.
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