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Welcome to
Know & Play Phonics!
Know & Play Phonics is designed to give you a clear, confident understanding of how phonics actually works, and how to support your child in a way that is developmentally appropriate.
Inside, we focus on what matters most:
what phonics really is
what needs to come before phonics
how children develop the foundations for reading
how Phase 1 and Phase 2 build those essential, early skills
Because the truth is, most challenges with reading don't start in Phase 4 & 5. They start when the foundations aren't secure.
Know & Play Phonics gives you the knowledge to:
feel confident in what you're doing with your child
understand your child's stage
explain common, but crucial to avoid, mistakes
support learning through play
The Gradual Launch
We've chosen to launch Know & Play Phonics gradually, in a stepped approach.
The earliest stages of phonics are the most important.
This is where children learn to:
hear sounds
recognise patterns of language
connect sounds to letters
begin blending and segmenting
When these foundations are secure, everything that follows becomes easier. When they are rushed or missed, gaps begin to form.
That's why Know & Play Phonics has chosen to focus deeply on these stages to begin with - so that you can support your child in the way that truly makes a difference.
But what about the later stages of Phonics?
Phase 3 and beyond are currently in development, and will be added to as Know & Play Phonics grows.
Know & Play's Phonics Programme
Although you will find an incredible amount of information, activities and resources on
Know & Play Phonics... we've also taken it one step further.
Introducing our NEW step-by-step approach to teaching phonics!
The Know & Play Phonics Method is the complete guide to teaching children to read, from making those first links between letters and sounds, to becoming a fluent reader. Take away the stress and worry of teaching or supporting your child yourself, and let us guide you through this journey with all the tools you need to do so with confidence.
"The Know & Play Phonics Method tells you WHAT to teach, WHEN to teach it, and HOW to do so..."
FAQs
Phonics Phases

Play-based Phonics Activities

Phonics Resources

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