3 Powerful Reasons to Spend Just 5 Minutes Daily on Phonics With Your Child

As parents, we want to give our children every advantage in learning to read, and the secret weapon is simpler than you think. Here’s why dedicating just 5 minutes a day to phonics can make a world of difference: 1️⃣ Small Efforts, Big Results Phonics thrives on consistency, not marathon sessions. Five minutes of focused practice (like blending sounds in "c-a-t" or spotting rhymes) reinforces neural pathways for reading. Over time, these tiny daily wins compound into huge leaps in confidence and ability. 2️⃣ Prevents Frustration & Catching-Up Later Struggling readers often panic when faced with unfamiliar words. Daily phonics acts like "reading vitamins"—strengthening decoding skills before gaps widen. Imagine your child proudly sounding out a menu or birthday card instead of guessing (or giving up)! 3️⃣ Bonding Through Learning Those 5 minutes become a special ritual: cosy, screen-free time where you cheer them on as they crack the reading code. It’s not just about letters—it’s about whispering, "You’re getting so good at this!" as they glow with pride. Try This Tonight: While reading a bedtime story, pause on one word (like "jump"). Ask: "What sound does ‘j’ make? Can you find another word that starts like that?" Boom, you’ve just taught phonics!

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