A strong foundation in phonics and literacy in kindergarten ... In our classroom, learning letter sounds isn’t just about flashcards and worksheets — it’s about hands-on, meaningful play ...

This approach outlines five essential components — phonemic awareness, phonics ... learning letter sounds isn’t just about flashcards and worksheets — it’s about hands-on, meaningful ...

The idea that the “science” in reading instruction only supports phonics instruction has been “hard to dislodge,” said Maria ...

The once-abandoned instructional approach is back in place in South Dakota in hopes of improving students’ reading comprehension.

(CalMatters/Florence Middleton) But teachers there use a phonics-based approach that’s tailored to English learners, with good results. A student will learn to sound out the word “hop,” for example, ...

It’s out with the new and in with the old again for students in South Dakota’s English and Language Arts classrooms.