What’s Next After Basic Phonics?…
December 5, 2025
iSchooling Blog
Watching your preschooler master their first letter sounds is thrilling. They can identify ‘b’ for ball and ‘s’ for sun, proudly pointing out letters everywhere they go. But then comes the question many parents face: what happens after they’ve learned
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Teaching a child to read is one of the most rewarding parts of parenting, and phonics is a proven path to confident decoding. Yet even well-meaning parents can run into avoidable pitfalls that slow progress or create frustration. Whether you
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Mastering long vowel sounds is a cornerstone of literacy development for young learners. While short vowels often serve as an initial introduction to phonics, long vowels present a unique challenge due to their varied spelling patterns. However, with creative instructional
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As your child begins their reading journey, you’ve likely heard teachers and educators mention “CVC words” during discussions about phonics instruction. Understanding what CVC words are and how they work is crucial for supporting your child’s literacy development, whether they’re
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Praising children is a natural response for many parents and educators. It seems like the most effective way to encourage and motivate young learners. However, research suggests that excessive or misplaced praise can have unintended consequences. This concept, known as
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Are you looking for effective ways to teach digraphs and diphthongs to your preschooler? With the rise of online classes and homeschooling, it’s important to find engaging and interactive methods to help your child develop their phonics skills. In this
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As parents, we all strive to provide the best opportunities for our children, especially when it comes to their early education. In the digital age, where technology plays a significant role in shaping young minds, leveraging online classes and incorporating
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Educational institutions were thrust into online education due to the pandemic, though after two years students have returned to offline classes there has been an irreversible shift in the learning system. Educators have acknowledged the shift in learning methods. There
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There are five components of effective literacy instruction: phonemic awareness, Phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension, according to the National Reading Panel Report. Adding more to these five components, the NRP considered phonic instructions and phonemic awareness to be increased in
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When we use the term “Slow Learner”, it is not limited to the ability to read and write. Labelling a child as a slow learner is deplorable as it affects their growth and self-esteem, not just in academic terms. Telling
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