Phase 1 Phonics

The Teachers' Podcast by Claire Riley

May 12, 202645:40Education

In this episode of the Teachers Podcast, Chris and Emma dive into phase one phonics—the playful sound-focused stage that comes before the more official letters and reading. Emma explains how it's all about listenin...

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