Did you know that our district is focusing on a sounds first approach to reading? You may be wondering, how is that different than traditional approaches to reading?
A sounds-first approach to reading differs from traditional methods by emphasizing phonemic awareness and systematic phonics instruction, focusing on the relationship between sounds and letters before introducing whole words or sentences, and using interactive, explicit teaching to build fluency and comprehension through consistent practice.
The document linked below explains the importance of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and reading comprehension in early literacy development and provides strategies for families to support their children’s reading skills at home.