Updated 2026-09-24

Phonics and Early Reading Guides

Parent-friendly guides to phonics, syllables, CVC words, sight words, decoding, and early reading practice.

CVC Words: A Parent's Guide to Early Phonics

Learn what CVC words are, see examples by vowel sound, and get simple parent practice routines for early phonics.

Updated: 2026-09-24

Sight Words Explained: What Parents Should Know

Understand sight words, high-frequency words, tricky parts, and how to teach common words without encouraging guessing.

Updated: 2026-09-24

What is a Syllable? A Parent's Guide

Learn what a syllable is, how to teach syllable counting with fun methods like clapping, and see 30+ example words broken into syllables.

Updated: 2026-09-24