We are learning to read using phonics!

Why is phonics important?

Phonics is a form of reading instruction that helps children form connections between letters and sounds.  Phonics teaches children to use letter sounds to speak, read and write words.  This week in kindergarten we are focusing on letter Mm.  Children need to understand that the letter m stands for the /m/ sound.  Knowing these relationships helps children more accurately read familiar words, analyze words and write words.

 

Phonics help children decode words on their own, which allows them to read independently with less help.

 

We are all in different stages of phonics.  Below are some of the stages that will help your child in learning to read and write phonetically.

The Progressing Stages of Phonics

·    Realize that sentences are made up of words.

·    Realize that words can rhyme. Make your own rhymes.

·    Realize that words can be broken down into syllables. Start breaking down words into syllables.

·    Realize that words can begin with the same sound. Practice these first sounds.

·    Realize that words can end with the same sound. Practice these ending sounds.

·    Realize that words can have the same medial sounds. Practice these medial sounds.

·    Realize that words can be broken down into individual sounds. Practice these sounds.

·    Realize that sounds can be deleted from words to make new words. Practice these.

·    Start blending sounds to make words.

·    Start segmenting words into component sounds.

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