Hooked on Phonics

Parents are concerned with their children having early success in school. Often, their view of themselves is set well before that time. How can you, as parents, provide essentials to promote good psychological, emotional and cognitive health for your kids?

It is undisputed that reading is essential to later success in life. So start them off early. Talk to them and read to them from the beginning. This will aid in their cognitive development and will start a whole range of sensory connections to literacy.

Children often understand word meanings much earlier than they can read them. They need to eventually make the connection from what they hear & see… to words in books and then learn to read many unseen words at a glance. The Hooked on Phonics program is designed to bridge that gap. Whether they are starting at an early age, or they have some delays in their literacy development, Hooked on Phonics' proven record of success speaks for itself.

When the whole language approach was introduced to the schools, the emphasis on phonics was minimized. Now, it is recognized as an integral part of any language program. Hooked on Phonics has developed a series of kits for all age groups. They also have workbooks and flashcards that support the program. Having won many awards for teaching children to read, it has become a buzz word among educators and parents.