How Do You Teach Using Phonics Cards?
Phonics is a system of recognizing the relationship between letters and sounds. Phonics teaches students how to decode words using rules and special sounds instead of teaching students to memorize words by sight only. The benefits of phonics programs include increased comprehension and better spelling. Although phonics works best when it is introduced to children at a younger age, typically kindergarten through second grade, understanding phonics can help anyone become a better reader and speller. Introduce the short vowel sounds with the alphabet flashcards. Read the short vowel sounds to the class and then ask students to repeat the sounds after you say them. Teach the consonants and their sounds with the alphabet flashcards. Read the consonant sounds to the class and then ask students to repeat the sounds after you say them. Teach students to blend consonants and vowels together, such as “B-I, bi.” Use the blend practice cards to practice combining consonants and vowels. Introduce t
