Blending and Segmenting: Basic Building Blocks III

Your child has mastered phonemes. They understand graphemes. Now, they are learning to read. But how does that happen?  Learning to read is not an easy task, but with a proper foundation in phonics, the challenge becomes very doable. In fact, this is when...

Graphemes: Basic Building Blocks II

Phonemes, graphemes and letters are all essential components children must master when learning how to read, write and spell. They can be confusing, especially since none of these skills come naturally to any learner. However, learning how to read can be very fun for...

Phonemes: Basic Building Blocks I

When it comes to teaching your child how to read, there is a lot to learn for yourself. What is the best way to teach reading? Does phonics work? Also, what are phonemes? Are graphemes important? Most importantly, what is the best way to help children succeed at...

Phonics Sounds for Pre-K Learners

Learning to read is an invaluable skill. When our kids grow to be proficient readers, they are better prepared as overall learners. So, starting from pre-K, be sure that your child starts learning the skills needed to be a good reader. How do we do that? We start...