Phonics experts have determined that phonics is the foundation of early reading and writing skills. They recommend systematic and explicit phonics teaching. Phonics is based on the alphabetic principle where the relationship between letters and sounds they represent is established. According to the National Assessment of Education Progress, 66% of students cannot read at grade level by
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Article reviewd by: Evelyn Thompson An early childhood education expert focusing on literacy. With a Master’s in Early Childhood Education and extensive experience in teaching and curriculum development, Evelyn’s expertise ensures the article’s accuracy and relevance in phonics and early literacy education. Phonics is a method of teaching how to read and spell by relating spoken sounds called
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