A successful beginning is important. Struggle can lead to emotional upset. Students can become fearful, hindering their ability to think. Well-intentioned helpers may conclude that the student has dyslexia . Some students 'explode into reading' with minimal phonics skill and a great deal of language ability.
Some students find success beginning with a methodical phonics approach.
Some students have trouble with phonics. Trouble with auditory memory, naming , fast listening or other problems can mean trouble with phonics. Students should begin in a way that is easy for them. They can learn to use all the tools of reading more easily, once they have a successful start.