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When Should Children Start Phonics? A Teacher’s Perspective

10 March 2026 by Little Explorers Grow

Many parents wonder when children should start learning phonics. Some children seem to begin recognising sounds very early, while others show little interest in letters until they start school. This can leave parents unsure whether they should be doing more at home, or whether it is better to wait. The reality is that early phonics

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