Websters First Phonics

First there were alphabet books, then word books - phonics is the next important step toward teaching you child to read. Phonics is a series of rules about sounds that beginning readers learn through repeating words that share the same sounds. Phonics teaches reading basics in a simple and logical way. While the rules of pronunciation are essential in learning to read, they are also abstract, and difficult for early readers to comprehend. By combining colorful images and familiar words, and making a game of identifying individual words and their sounds, remembering these basics can be fun and not a chore, Phonics plays a crucial role in developing reading skills, and should be practiced early and often to help your child learn the secrets of the written word. Includes Getting Started: Teaching Tips For Parents.