Phonics Program
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Teaching Method: Phonics focuses on teaching
children to read and write by identifying and using different sounds
in the English language.
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Key Techniques:
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Pronouncing phonemes (sounds) associated with particular
graphemes (letters) in isolation.
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Blending these sounds together to form words.
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Example: Breaking down the word "cat"; into its sounds /k/, /æ/,
/t/ and blending them to form the word.
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Benefits:
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Helps children read almost every word.
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Reduces the need to memorize words or spellings.