Phonics is an approach to teaching reading and spelling that focuses on the relationship between sounds (phonemes) and the corresponding letters or letter combinations (graphemes) in a language. It helps children learn to decode words by breaking them down into individual sounds and blending them together. Phonics instruction typically involves teaching letter-sound associations, phonemic awareness (the ability to identify and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words), and phoneme blending, segmenting, and manipulation. Phonics is widely used in early literacy education as it provides a strong foundation for reading and spelling skills, helping children become proficient readers and develop strong phonological awareness.
