Explicit Teaching of Phonics - The best strategy for teaching children how to read

When it comes to teaching children how to read, there is only one proven method, and that's through explicit direct instruction. In this episode Edwina unpacks the basic fundamentals of explicit instruction when it comes to the teaching of phonics and phonemic awareness. If we want to give children the gift of knowledge and imagination, we must give them the gift of reading. But for too long, too many people have failed children, and left them illiterate and unable to meet their full potential. The explicit teaching of phonics and phonemic awareness can save children from an uncertain future, and give them the foundational skills they need to grow their curiosity. In this episode Edwina walks you through the step-by-step approach she takes to successfully teach children to read, which in turn has the power to nurture their curiosity and creativity.🔗 Links:How to successfully teach a child to read part 1How to successfully teach a child to read part 2The Power of a Well-Crafted, Well-Taught Lesson by Hollingsworth and YbarraGet Inquiry-Based Learning 101🆓 Download the FREE e-guide How to Nurture Natural Curiosity HERE✍️ Sign up to Get Curious, the inspirational weekly newsletter for curious parents and educators HERE💌Connect with Edwina:Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcuriousYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by Buying me a Coffee. Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️00:00 Introduction to Explicit Instruction00:16 The Importance of Reading00:16 The Science Behind Learning to Read00:16 Explicit Phonics Instruction03:43 Phonemic Awareness Activities05:58 Integrating Phonics with Play08:23 Daily Phonics Lessons10:28 Combining Inquiry and Explicit Instruction11:01 Resources and Conclusion