Today, children are taught to read using phonics, which is all about the sounds that make up words. Children start by learning the letters and the sounds they make, and how to put them together to ...

Systematic phonics work in Phonics Book prepares for writing, Dialogic reading activities with every story help deeper understaning of the text, Scaffolded language and grammar support help children ...

Whether you have a newborn, a busy toddler, or an active preschooler, the question—”When will my child learn to read?”—has ...

As the "science of reading" movement has spread, predictable texts for beginning readers have come under fire.

Learn about the tricky words in Phase 3 Phonics with this fun song. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach ...

Unlike an earlier version, the law won’t force any schools to change how they teach reading — a topic that has been the ...

This article is part of the By the Book series, which examines reading curriculum ... Many science of reading movement supporters call for more explicit instruction on foundational reading skills like ...

Phonics is an important skill for young children learning to read. Four out of five Year 1 primary school pupils passed their phonics screening tests this year. This is an important test children ...

Children’s literacy rates are falling around the globe. In response, a number of governments, including New Zealand’s, are ...

But an overemphasis on phonics could dampen children's motivation to read for enjoyment and understanding. In my new book, I show how important it is to foster a love of books and stories in young ...

But an overemphasis on phonics could dampen children’s motivation to read for enjoyment and understanding. In my new book, I show how important it is to foster a love of books and stories in ...