Wondering How to Teach a Child Phonics? 3 Critical Facts You Need to Know.
Many parents are wondering how to teach a child phonics, and may even be a little nervous about it. You know how critical it is that your child learn phonics, but now that you've become (almost overnight!) a sort-of homeschooling parent, some of the 'learning' may fall on you. When you hear words like 'phonemic awareness,' 'diphthong,' and 'short/long vowel,' it can feel pretty overwhelming.
Fortunately, understanding the complexities behind the science of phonics is not a prerequisite for using phonics to teach your child to read. Learning how to teach a child phonics is actually pretty easy. In fact, substitute the word 'sounds' for phonics, and basically all you are doing is teaching your child the sounds of the English language, a simple code. But before you begin, take note of the following 3 key facts that are critical for your success.