| The purpose of phonics instruction is to enable students to understand the relationships between written letters and spoken sounds. According to the National Reading Panel, systematic phonics instruction leads to significant positive benefits for students in kindergarten through sixth grade and for children with difficulty learning to read. The students also show significant improvement in their ability to understand what they read. Similarly, phonics instruction helps older children spell and decode text better. Sign up for a free trial account and receive 28 phonics games. |