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Learning to read at St Nicolas School
What is phonics?
Phonics is a way of teaching children how to read and write. It helps children hear, identify and use different sounds that distinguish one word from another in the English language. Teaching children to blend the sounds of letters together helps them decode unfamiliar or unknown words by sounding them out.
How you can support your child at home
Children will be provided with sound mats and word walls to help them practise new sounds and irregular high frequency words learnt at school. You can support your child in developing their reading skills by:
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