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Mar 18, 2013
Kids Phonics Games
## What is Phonics? Phonics is the understanding of how letters are linked to the individual sounds in words, called phonemes. It’s the knowledge of how letters and sounds relate creating their appropriate sound and spelling pattern. This is known as the alphabetic principle, and a thorough understanding of this, especially by playing phonics games, goes a long way toward helping kids learn how to read. ## Synthetic and Analytic phonics There are two approaches to phonics instruction – analytic and synthetic. Analytic phonics instruction teaches children to recognise entire words by sight. Once they have learnt a word by...
Mar 18, 2013
Benefits of Using a Program for Reading
Programs for reading like ABC Reading Eggs and Reading Eggspress are designed to teach children the core literacy skills needed to be successful at school with a progressive sequence of interactive and motivational lessons. Some of the benefits of the ABC Reading Eggs and Reading Eggspress program for reading include: ## One-on-one Learning ABC Reading Eggs and Reading Eggspress provide children with a one-on-one learning environment, which means that they can learn at a rate that suits their level of ability and progress. Children are also able to repeat lessons in order to overcome any difficulties. ## Focus on core...
Mar 15, 2013
How to Teach Kids Reading
## Develop Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Skills Phonemic awareness is the ability to identify the individual sounds, known as phonemes, which make up words. Phonics is the ability to link the individual sounds in words, or phonemes, to individual letters – what is also known as the alphabetic principle. Both phonemic awareness and phonics skills can be developed through word games, rhymes, language play and other activities that develop skills with words, syllables and phonemes. In ABC Reading Eggs, lessons include activities that develop skills with alliteration, splitting and blending syllables and manipulating the individual sounds in words. For example,...
Mar 14, 2013
Learn to Read Online
ABC Reading Eggs and Reading Eggspress make learning to read online enjoyable, effective and highly interactive for children. Based on the idea that children learn best while having fun, both programs combine scientifically based learning activities with highly enjoyable elements that keep kids motivated to learn. ## Learn to read online with ABC Reading Eggs Designed for 3 to 7 year olds, ABC Reading Eggs provides a comprehensive program of 120 reading lessons, 96 spelling lessons and 20 comprehension lessons that cater to children who are new to reading, as well as those who already know the basics. ABC Reading...