Phonics
Connecting letters to the sounds they make to read words.
Phonics teaches the relationships between letters and sounds so a child can sound out (decode) unfamiliar words rather than guessing. Strong phonics in the early grades is the single best predictor of later reading ability. A phonics app can help by modeling each sound aloud and giving instant feedback: KangarooKiddo folds phonics, from CVC words and blends to digraphs, plus sight words, into short daily reading practice for kindergarten through 2nd grade, so it keeps skills sharp alongside a full phonics program rather than replacing one. If you are choosing an app, our roundup compares the best phonics apps and who each suits.
Practice it, a little every day
KangarooKiddo turns terms like this into short, daily, grade-aligned practice your kid will actually come back to.
Create a free parent accountMore reading terms: Phonemic awareness · Sight words · Decoding · Reading fluency
See also: Best phonics apps for kids · Reading practice by grade
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