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As a building block of learning to read, phonics should be taught during everyday fun activities There can be no doubt that phonics is an essential part of learning to read. However, it is important for practitioners to remember that it should not be at odds or interfere with the teaching and learning of other parts of the reading process, or the principles that underpin Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage.

There can be no doubt that phonics is an essential part of learning to read. However, it is important for practitioners to remember that it should not be at odds or interfere with the teaching and learning of other parts of the reading process, or the principles that underpin Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage.

In practice, this means embedding phonics teaching and learning in the daily routines of the setting, working with children's prior knowledge of and interest in written language. For example, for many children, the first word that they will recognise on sight will be their name. It is also likely to be the first word that they will write, quickly followed by others that are of close personal interest.

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