Phonics reading programme can help your child learn to read by explaining letter sounds. By breaking words down into individual sounds, children begin to read words with greater ease and confidence. Phonics programs generally cover: - Phonological awareness: Learning to identify and manipulate sounds in spoken language. - Letter-sound relationships: Understanding the connection between letters and the sounds they make. - Blending and segmenting: Skills needed to decode and sound out words (blending) and break words down into individual sounds (segmenting). - Phonics rules: Learning the common patterns of sound-symbol relationships in English. - Vocabulary building: Expanding children's word knowledge. - Comprehension strategies: Developing an understanding of what is being read. - Speech mechanics: Practicing intonation, pronunciation, and articulation to develop clear and natural-sounding speech.