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Phonics at home: the most important tips for parents

Phonics means: each letter, or group of letters, makes a sound.

Children who know the sounds can read new words alone.

This guide shows how to help at home, with short and happy games.

Who it is for

  • Parents of children aged 3 to 7.
  • Parents who want to help with reading at home.

What is inside

  1. Tip 1: Say the sound, not the letter name
  2. Tip 2: Start with a few sounds
  3. Tip 3: Play sound games
  4. Tip 4: Put sounds together, and take them apart
  5. Tip 5: A little, often, and happy

This guide is general advice. It does not state rules or facts about one country.

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