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Phonics Instruction for Beginners
Step-by-step guide to teaching your child phonics at home. Learn letter-sound relationships, blending techniques, and decoding strategies.
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Expert-backed, practical guides to help you support your child's English reading and language development. All strategies are designed for children ages 5-10.
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Phonics Sequence: The Right Order to Teach Reading
Learn the proven sequence for introducing phonics to beginning readers. Interactive skills map with teaching instructions and practice flashcards. Synthesized from UFLI, Jolly Phonics, 100 Easy Lessons, and Capstone.
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Teaching Sight Words (Heart Words)
Learn the modern heart word approach for teaching high-frequency words. Includes progression guide, practice activities, and troubleshooting tips.
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Personalized Reading: Why "Just Right" Books Matter
Discover why matching reading materials to your child's exact skill level is crucial. Learn to assess skills, track progress, and select appropriately-leveled books.
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Closing Reading Gaps: Helping Your Child Catch Up
When your child struggles with books their peers are reading, learn how to systematically identify skill gaps and create an efficient catch-up plan that builds confidence.
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Building Reading Comprehension Skills
Proven techniques to help your child understand and remember what they read. Includes questioning strategies and active reading methods.
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Vocabulary Building Strategies
Practical ways to expand your child's word knowledge. Learn how to introduce new words, reinforce meanings, and encourage usage.
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Improving Reading Fluency
Help your child read with speed, accuracy, and expression. Includes repeated reading exercises and modeling techniques.
Read full guideNot Sure Where to Start?
If your child is just beginning to read (ages 5-7), start with phonics instruction. For children who can decode but need support (ages 7-10), focus on comprehension and fluency.