{"id":16285,"date":"2023-03-03T22:42:01","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T17:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/?p=16285"},"modified":"2024-11-21T16:17:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T10:47:57","slug":"how-to-teach-phonics-to-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-phonics-to-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Teach Phonics to Kids: 6 Effective Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-a14e3555-6652-408b-ae34-8276eb98d7a4\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-phonics-to-kids\/#0-why-is-phonics-important->Why Is Phonics Important?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-phonics-to-kids\/#1-how-to-teach-phonics-to-kids->How to Teach Phonics to Kids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-phonics-to-kids\/#8-6-ways-to-teach-phonics-at-home-effortlessly->6 Ways to Teach Phonics at Home Effortlessly<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-phonics-to-kids\/#16-how-to-learn-phonics-beyond-the-basics->How To Learn Phonics Beyond the Basics?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wondered why educationists emphasize so much on teaching phonics to children? Phonics is an essential skill for reading, writing, and spelling.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sllb-container\">\n    <!-- Left Part -->\n    <div class=\"sllb-left-part\">\n      <!-- Section 1 -->\n\t  <p class=\"sllb-h4\">Math & ELA | PreK To Grade 5<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 2 -->\n\t  \n      <p class=\"sllb-h2\">Kids see <span>fun<\/span>.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"sllb-h2\">You see real <span>learning outcomes<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 3 -->\n      <p>Watch your kids fall in love with math & reading through our scientifically designed curriculum.<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 4 -->\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/parents\/register\" class=\"sllb-cta-button sllb-cta1 sllb-blue\">Parents, try for free<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/teachers\/register\" class=\"sllb-cta-button sllb-cta2 sllb-blue\">Teachers, use for free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Right Part -->\n    <div class=\"sllb-right-part\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/web_ui\/assets\/images\/loggedout\/home\/mobile_image_banner-ada064cd2ffaa053213b.png\" alt=\"Banner Image\">\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It assists children in identifying the sounds that letters of the alphabet make, teaching them how to put these sounds together to build words. Let\u2019s dive into why is it so important and <strong>how to teach phonics to kids<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-why-is-phonics-important-\"><strong>Why Is Phonics Important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/why-is-phonics-important.jpeg\" alt=\"The word \u2018Fab\u2019 written with cartoon kids playing with the letters.\" class=\"wp-image-16290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/why-is-phonics-important.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/why-is-phonics-important-300x137.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/why-is-phonics-important-150x68.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching phonics helps students identify the underlying sounds as they read and spell words, which helps them understand how words are formed and constructed. With knowledge of phonics, confidence in reading improves in kids because they are better able to decode unfamiliar words and recognize patterns in language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vocabulary: <\/strong>Being able to sound out words helps children recognize new words they encounter, which expands their knowledge of the language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehension: <\/strong>Knowing phonics allows a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/reading-fluency-activities-for-kids\/\">child to read faster<\/a> and focus more on what the text is saying instead of trying to figure out what each word says.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Syllables:<\/strong> As children learn how to break down bigger words into smaller syllables, it becomes easier for them when they are writing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common spelling rules:<\/strong> The knowledge of phonics helps students to apply the spelling rules like \u2018i before e except after c\u2019 correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grammar:<\/strong> Knowing how to blend sounds helps children understand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/simple-sentences-for-kids\/\">how to construct sentences<\/a> and paragraphs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-how-to-teach-phonics-to-kids-\"><strong>How to Teach Phonics to Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a-step-by-step-plan-to-teach-phonics-to-your-preschooler.jpeg\" alt=\"A little girl pointing an alphabet chart with pictures\" class=\"wp-image-16293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a-step-by-step-plan-to-teach-phonics-to-your-preschooler.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a-step-by-step-plan-to-teach-phonics-to-your-preschooler-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a-step-by-step-plan-to-teach-phonics-to-your-preschooler-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/a-step-by-step-plan-to-teach-phonics-to-your-preschooler-630x420.jpeg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s the step-by-step guide for teaching Phonics at home to your kids:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-1-start-with-phonemic-awareness-\"><strong>1. Start with Phonemic Awareness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-phonemic-awareness-to-help-kids-master-reading\/\">phonemic awareness<\/a> means helping kids listen to and play with the sounds in words. They learn that words are made up of different sounds, and by changing these sounds, they can create new words. This is all about listening and speaking, without worrying about letters just yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To develop phonemic awareness, you can start with rhyming games. Read rhyming books together and then play a game where you say a word, and your child tries to come up with words that rhyme. For example, if you say &#8220;cat,&#8221; they can say &#8220;hat,&#8221; &#8220;bat,&#8221; or &#8220;rat.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Here are some fun games to get started:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-16285-0\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\">to engage your students and simplify teaching<\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/rhyming-words-with-word-families-at-ap\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/rhyming_game_1.png\" alt=\"Rhyming Words With Word Families AT &amp; 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Sap Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/listen-and-master-rhyming-words-word-families-am-im\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/rhyming_game_2.png\" alt=\"Listen and Master Rhyming Words: Word Families AM &amp; IM Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Listen and Master Rhyming Words: Word Families AM &amp; IM Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/rhyming-words-with-word-families-it-op\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/rhyming_game_4.png\" alt=\"Rhyming Words With Word Families IT &amp; OP Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Rhyming Words With Word Families IT &amp; OP Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-16285-0\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-2-introduce-alphabets-\"><strong>2. Introduce Alphabets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-alphabet-to-kids\/\">Introducing the alphabet<\/a> is a key step in phonics instruction, typically starting around ages 4 to 5. At this stage, the goal is for your preschooler to recognize and name all the letters in the alphabet, both uppercase and lowercase. This familiarity with the alphabet prepares them for learning the sounds that each letter represents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Get started with these activities:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-16285-1\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\">to engage your students and simplify teaching<\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/learn-the-letters-big-a\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/visual_id_1.png\" alt=\"Learn the Letters: Big A Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Learn the Letters: Big A Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/learn-the-letters-big-b\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/visual_id_2.png\" alt=\"Learn the Letters: Big B Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Learn the Letters: Big B Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/learn-the-letters-big-c\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/visual_id_3.png\" alt=\"Learn the Letters: Big C Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Learn the Letters: Big C Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/learn-the-letters-big-d\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/visual_id_4.png\" alt=\"Learn the Letters: Big D Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Learn the Letters: Big D Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-16285-1\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-3-introduce-letters-sounds-\"><strong>3. Introduce Letters Sounds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is when kids start learning the letter names and their associated sounds. Since your kid is already aware of phonemes, they can start learning how to identify the letter symbols and the beginning sounds of spoken words.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Begin here:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-16285-2\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\">to engage your students and simplify teaching<\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/the-sound-of-a\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/sound_printer_5_6_7_8.png\" alt=\"The Sound of A Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">The Sound of A Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/the-sound-of-b\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/sound_printer_57_58_59_60.png\" alt=\"The 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class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">The Sound of C Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/the-sound-of-d\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/sound_printer_37_38_39_40.png\" alt=\"The Sound of D Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">The Sound of D Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-16285-2\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function 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scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-4-use-the-knowledge-of-phonics-to-build-words-\"><strong>4. Use the Knowledge of Phonics to Build Words<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once children are comfortable with letter sounds, around ages 5 to 6, you can begin blending sounds to form simple words. This is a crucial step in phonics instruction, as it moves children from knowing individual sounds to reading whole words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Begin with these activities:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-16285-3\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\">to engage your students and simplify teaching<\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/from-sounds-to-words-trek-and-prod\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/string_and_bubble_360.png\" alt=\"From Sounds to Words: trek and prod Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">From Sounds to Words: trek and prod Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/from-sounds-to-words-hill-and-less\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/string_and_bubble_307.png\" alt=\"From Sounds to Words: hill and less Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">From Sounds to Words: hill and less Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/blending-with-two-sounds-s-and-a\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/string_and_bubble_2.png\" alt=\"Blending With Two Sounds: S and A Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Blending With Two Sounds: S and A Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela\/from-sounds-to-words-shed-and-chin\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/string_and_bubble_331.png\" alt=\"From Sounds to Words: shed and chin Game\">\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\n                    <div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">From Sounds to Words: shed and chin Game<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\n                <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = 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     checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-5-help-kids-use-the-knowledge-of-phonics-to-decode-new-words-\"><strong>5. Help Kids Use the Knowledge of Phonics to Decode New Words<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After learning the word-building process, kids can move on to more complex things like decoding unknown words. You can use the analogy-based approach to teach your child the patterns of words with similar sounds and spellings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Here is a fun worksheet to get started:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-16285-4\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\">to engage your students and simplify teaching<\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/decode-the-words-with-lt-blend\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/decode-the-words-with-lt-blend.jpeg\" alt=\"Reading Worksheet \u2013 Master the &#039;lt&#039; Blend: Word Decoding\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-16285-4\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-6-instill-a-love-for-reading-\"><strong>6. Instill a Love for Reading<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, it is important to motivate your kid to read independently. You can start by introducing books that are simple to read and understand. When they get used to reading on their own, you can slowly increase the difficulty level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" style=\"margin-top:1px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/register\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#090a4a\">Sign &amp; Explore 100s of Story Books for Kids!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-6-ways-to-teach-phonics-at-home-effortlessly-\"><strong>6 Ways to Teach Phonics at Home Effortlessly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-teach-phonics-at-home-effortlessly.png\" alt=\"Word jumbles and puzzles\" class=\"wp-image-16295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-teach-phonics-at-home-effortlessly.png 700w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-teach-phonics-at-home-effortlessly-300x257.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-teach-phonics-at-home-effortlessly-150x129.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-teach-phonics-at-home-effortlessly-696x597.png 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-teach-phonics-at-home-effortlessly-490x420.png 490w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching phonics at home does not have to be a tedious task. If you are looking for ways on how to teach phonics to kids, here is a list that can help you ease the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-1-sound-to-letter-matching-\"><strong>1. Sound to Letter Matching<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Help children associate letters with their corresponding sounds by matching them with objects or pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Get started with these fun <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/ela-worksheets\"><em><strong>ELA worksheets<\/strong><\/em><\/a><strong><em> related to sound-to-letter matching:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-16285-5\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\">to engage your students and simplify teaching<\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/match-it-right\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/match-it-right.jpeg\" alt=\"Match it Right Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/match-the-food-items-letter-b\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/match-the-food-items-letter-b.jpeg\" alt=\"Match the Food items: Letter B Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/match-the-picture-and-sound\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/match-the-picture-and-sound.jpeg\" alt=\"Match the Picture and Sound Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-16285-5\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-2-fill-in-the-blanks-\"><strong>2. Fill in the Blanks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill in the blanks activities are versatile and effective for reinforcing phonics skills, focusing on letter recognition, sound-letter correspondence, and word formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Begin with these worksheets:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-16285-6\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\">to engage your students and simplify teaching<\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/fill-the-missing-letter\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/fill-the-missing-letter.jpeg\" alt=\"Reading Worksheet \u2013 Fill the Missing Letter\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/use-the-correct-word-to-fill-in-the-blanks\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/use-the-correct-word-to-fill-in-the-blanks.jpeg\" alt=\"Use the Correct 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           <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/fill-in-the-blanks-with-the-correct-word\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/fill-in-the-blanks-with-the-correct-word.jpeg\" alt=\"Reading Worksheet \u2013 Vocabulary Fit Challenge\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button 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Sorting Worksheets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sorting worksheets are an effective tool if you are looking for ways on how to teach phonics, helping children distinguish between different sounds, letter combinations, and word families. These activities encourage analytical thinking and pattern recognition, essential skills for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/literacy-strategies-for-teachers-to-use-in-classroom\/\">early literacy development<\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Start here:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div id=\"carousel-16285-7\" class=\"recommended-games-container\">\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Begin here<\/p>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\">to engage your students and simplify teaching<\/p>\n        <div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\">\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/vowel-team-sort-and-write\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/vowel-team-sort-and-write.jpeg\" alt=\"Vowel Team Sort and Write Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/sort-the-end-sounds\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/sort-the-end-sounds.jpeg\" alt=\"Sort the End Sounds Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/ela-worksheets\/sort-the-sight-word-bubbles\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_blog\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/ela-worksheets\/sort-the-sight-word-bubbles.jpeg\" alt=\"Sort the Sight Word Bubbles Worksheet\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" >\n                    <\/div><\/a>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n        <p class=\"recommended-games-container-desc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/worksheets\">Explore More!<\/a><\/p>\n        <button class=\"scroll-right-arrow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scroll.png\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n            const container = document.querySelector(\"#carousel-16285-7\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".game-card-container-outer, .worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; 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Letter Combination Cards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Letter combination cards (with digraphs, trigraphs, and diphthongs) can also be used to help children learn how combinations of letters create different sounds. You can shuffle these cards and ask your child to create words out of the letter combinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-5-replacing-one-letter-in-a-word-\"><strong>5. Replacing One Letter in a Word<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing one letter in a word to make a new word (such as replacing \u2018c\u2019 in \u2018cat\u2019 with \u2018h\u2019 to make the word \u2018hat\u2019) is also a great exercise for your child. As young learners play this game, they are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/how-to-teach-spelling-to-kids\/\">learning how to spell words<\/a>, recognize letter combinations and their sounds, and understand the importance of word structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-6-phonics-songs-\"><strong>6. Phonics Songs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fun ABC Alphabet Song for Kids | SplashLearn Nursery Rhymes\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MZ4X0_vUloU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:16px\">Songs are a fantastic way to bring phonics to life, helping children master the alphabet, sounds, and word formations in a fun and engaging manner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/\">SplashLearn<\/a> elevates this experience with its collection of animated songs and videos meticulously designed to cover a wide range of phonics topics. From the basics of letter recognition and the sounds each letter makes to more complex concepts like blending sounds to form words and recognizing word families, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/resources\"><strong>SplashLearn&#8217;s resources<\/strong><\/a><strong> make these topics accessible and enjoyable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/top-alphabet-abc-song-for-kids-that-will-make-them-dance-enjoy\/\"><em>Best ABC Song for Kids That Will Make Them Dance &amp; Enjoy<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-7-engage-in-reading-books-\"><strong>7. Engage in Reading Books<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage children to practice their phonics skills by engaging with a variety of books. Reading not only helps in reinforcing the sounds and letters they learn but also boosts their confidence and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/reading-strategies-for-students-teachers-need-to-use-these\/\" title=\"love for reading\">love for reading<\/a>. Explore the SplashLearn collection, which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Leveled Readers: <\/strong>Tailored to match kids&#8217; reading abilities, allowing them to progress to more challenging books as their skills improve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decodable Books: <\/strong>Ideal for beginners, these books support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/ela\/phonics-games\">phonics practice<\/a>, enabling children to sound out words independently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-bedtime-stories-for-kids-of-every-age-group\/\">Bedtime Stories<\/a>:<\/strong> A selection of stories perfect for nighttime reading, rich in morals and adventures for parents and children to enjoy together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/amazing-short-stories-for-kids-that-teach-beautiful-lessons\/\"><em>Amazing Short Stories for Kids That Teach Moral Values<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-how-to-learn-phonics-beyond-the-basics-\"><strong>How To Learn Phonics Beyond the Basics?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-learn-phonics-beyond-the-basics.png\" alt=\"Animal alphabet typography\" class=\"wp-image-16294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-learn-phonics-beyond-the-basics.png 800w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-learn-phonics-beyond-the-basics-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-learn-phonics-beyond-the-basics-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-learn-phonics-beyond-the-basics-150x107.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-learn-phonics-beyond-the-basics-696x494.png 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-learn-phonics-beyond-the-basics-592x420.png 592w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-learn-phonics-beyond-the-basics-100x70.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some more ideas on how to advance in phonics once the little ones master the basics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-1-phonemic-segmentation-\"><strong>1. Phonemic Segmentation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Phonemic segmentation involves breaking down words into their individual sounds or phonemes. Segmenting can be improved by having your child listen to a word and break it into individual sounds. You can also use word ladders or word wheels to practice segmentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a word ladder, your child will have to identify the initial sound of a word and then move to other words with the same starting and ending sounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a word wheel, your child will have first to identify the beginning sound of a word and then move on to other words with the same ending sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-2-grapheme-phoneme-knowledge-\"><strong>2. Grapheme-Phoneme Knowledge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grapheme-phoneme knowledge means understanding the relationship between letters (graphemes) and sounds (phonemes). 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Introduction to Digraphs, Trigraphs, and Diphthongs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When children move beyond the basics of phonics, they start learning about more complex sounds such as digraphs, trigraphs, and diphthongs. These concepts are key to mastering the sounds of the English language, which often can&#8217;t be figured out by simple letter-sound correspondence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Digraphs: <\/strong>Two letters that join to make one sound. 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By following the outlined steps to teach phonics, you can help your child develop essential reading and spelling skills. Remember, with patience and creativity, phonics for kids can be a rewarding educational journey for both you and your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong><em>Related Reading: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/phonograms\/\"><em>A Complete Phonograms Guide for Parents<\/em><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-frequently-asked-questionsfaqs-\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>How much time should I devote to each stage of phonics?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>It depends on your child\u2019s age, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/4-learning-styles-that-make-learning-easy-for-kids\/\">learning style<\/a>, and pace. At each step, provide enough practice for your child to master the letter or sound before introducing new materials.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>What strategies can I use to help my child retain what they learn?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Repetition is the key! Use activities that involve repeating words, such as word jumbles, fill-in-the-blanks, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/games\/puzzles\/matching\">matching games<\/a>. Additionally, you can create visual aids, such as flashcards and letter or combination cards, to help your child recall words and their sounds.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>How to turn learning phonics into a family game?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Playing board games like Scrabble and Boggle are great ideas for family game nights. You can also create word searches and crossword puzzles for your child online or on paper. Finally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/childrens-songs-when-you-want-to-dance-with-the-kids\/\">songs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-kids-poems-to-entice-a-love-for-reading-poetry\/\">poems<\/a> are great ways to get your family involved in learning phonics!<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\tclass=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h3>How to teach phonics to struggling kids?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>To teach phonics to struggling kids, start by using multi-sensory <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/teaching-methods\/\">teaching methods<\/a> that combine sight, sound, and touch. Break down phonics into smaller, manageable parts and reinforce learning with frequent, short practice sessions. Personalizing lessons to meet the child\u2019s needs and interests can also greatly enhance their engagement and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How much time should I devote to each stage of phonics?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>It depends on your child\u2019s age, <a>learning style<\/a>, and pace. 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It assists children in identifying the sounds that letters of the alphabet make, teaching them how to put these sounds together to build words. Let\u2019s dive into why is it so [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":36278,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1401],"class_list":{"0":"post-16285","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-ela"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-teach-phonics-to-kids.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Ursula Cruz","author_link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/author\/ursula-cruz\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16285","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16285"}],"version-history":[{"count":32,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16285\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37024,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16285\/revisions\/37024"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36278"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}