Beyond Phonics: Exploring a World of Reading Instruction - Teach Your Child to Read
When it comes to teaching children to read, phonics is often the go-to method. While phonics is a valuable tool, there are other approaches to reading instruction that can be equally effective. In this blog post, we'll explore some of these alternative methods and how they can be integrated into a comprehensive reading curriculum . Whole Language : Whole language is an approach to reading instruction that focuses on teaching children to recognise words as whole units , rather than breaking them down into individual sounds. This method emphasises the importance of context and meaning in reading comprehension . Whole language can be incorporated into a reading curriculum through activities such as shared reading , where children read along with an adult, and guided reading, where children read independently with support. Balanced Literacy : Balanced literacy is a comprehensive approach to reading instruction that combines elements of phonics, whole language, and other methods . T