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Jan 25, 2016
Phonics Games and Activities to Help Your Child Learn to Read
Phonics is a vital part of learning to read, and is usually the first strategy children learn in becoming confident lifelong readers. Phonics instruction refers to the process of helping children learn the relationships between letters and the sounds they make. For example, children learn that the letter b represents the sound /b/, and that it is the first letter in words such as ball, boots, bear and bee. One of the best ways for young children to begin learning phonics is through playing phonics games and activities that make the learning...
Jan 25, 2016
Reading Game for Kids – Fun Reading Games for Children to Play at Home
Learning to read is one of the most important skills your child will learn – and making it fun through simple reading games at home helps them develop a positive attitude towards books and reading. Here are some fun and simple reading games for kids that you can try at home. **[Start your free trial of ABC Reading Eggs here](/blog) to enjoy hundreds of online reading games for kids aged 3 – 13.** ## Reading games for kids ### 1. Letter Hunt Whether you’re taking a stroll down to the local shops,...
Apr 11, 2013
How a Reading Program for Children Helps
 A reading program for children like Reading Eggs can help your child learn the essential literacy skills they need to become successful readers. Some of the main ways Reading Eggs can benefit your child include: ## Learning while having fun [Reading Eggs](http://readingeggs.com.au/blog) was created with the idea that children learn best while having fun. The program uses many motivational elements to ensure children stay motivated to learn and progress through all the lessons, including: * **Engaging learning environment** – lessons feature colourful visuals and animations, music, sound effects and highly interactive activities. * **Rewards** –...
Apr 10, 2013
Phonics Games for Children
One of the most common difficulties children encounter when learning to read is the failure to understand the alphabetic principle, that is, how written spellings represent the sounds of words. Phonics games help children develop the confidence and understanding with phonics they need to be successful readers. ## How do Phonics Games help Children? The most important aspect of phonics games is that they teach children to link sounds with letters. For instance, in Reading Eggs, each lesson focuses on a specific letter, presenting the child with visuals of how the letter looks in written form, then presenting the sound...