•Phonics instruction helps children learn the relationships between the letters of written language and the sounds of spoken language.
•Phonics instruction is important because it leads to an understanding of the alphabetic principle, which is the systematic and predictable relationship between written letters and spoken sounds.
•Phonics instruction is effective when it is systematic and explicit. The instruction should include a carefully selected set of letter-sound relationships that are organized into a logical sequence with precise directions for learning them.
•It is important to provide ample opportunities for children to apply what they are learning about letters and sounds (phonics) to the reading of words, sentences, and stories.
•Systematic and explicit phonics instruction is most effective when it begins in kindergarten or first grade.
•Phonics instruction is important because it leads to an understanding of the alphabetic principle, which is the systematic and predictable relationship between written letters and spoken sounds.
•Phonics instruction is effective when it is systematic and explicit. The instruction should include a carefully selected set of letter-sound relationships that are organized into a logical sequence with precise directions for learning them.
•It is important to provide ample opportunities for children to apply what they are learning about letters and sounds (phonics) to the reading of words, sentences, and stories.
•Systematic and explicit phonics instruction is most effective when it begins in kindergarten or first grade.