🌟 Why Phonics Matters

Phonics teaches children how letters and sounds work together to form words. Mastery of phonics leads to:

• Stronger decoding skills

• Improved spelling and writing

• Early reading independence

• Higher reading comprehension later on

🧠 The BrainPad Approach: What Makes It Different?

BrainPad Phonics breaks down phonics into clear, manageable units:

1. Letter Sounds & Recognition

2. Blending & Segmenting

3. Digraphs & Blends

4. Split Digraphs & Vowel Teams

5. Tricky/Sight Words

6. Listening Comprehension

7. Interactive Games & Quizzes

Every step includes visual support, audio cues, and gamified practice to ensure better engagement and retention.

📝 Sample Weekly Lesson Plan (For KG–Grade 2)

Day 1: Introduce the Sound

• Focus: /ch/ sound (as in chip)

• Activity: Watch a BrainPad animated lesson on /ch/

• Practice: Sound-matching game (e.g., choose all objects with /ch/)

Day 2: Blending Practice

• Focus: Blend /ch/ with vowels (e.g., ch-ip, ch-at)

• Activity: Word-building with digital letter blocks

• Assessment: Say-it-Slow & Blend-it-Quick tasks in BrainPad

Day 3: Listening Comprehension

• Activity: Audio MCQs where children listen and identify words with the focus sound

• Tool: Use BrainPad’s Listening Quiz section

Day 4: Writing & Sentence Building

• Activity: Create short sentences using /ch/ words

• Game: Drag-and-drop sentence builder in BrainPad

Day 5: Review & Play

• Assessment: Quick quiz and 5-minute phonics game (e.g., sound maze)

• Parent Involvement: Share PDF worksheet or app link for weekend revision

🎯 Teaching Tips for Educators

1. Use Repetition Wisely
   Repeat sounds daily, but vary the format (songs, stories, quizzes).

2. Integrate Multi-Sensory Tools
   Let kids see, hear, touch, and move when learning a sound.

3. Model & Think Aloud
   Say, “I hear a /ch/ at the beginning of chicken. Let’s tap it out!”

4. Create Small Sound Groups
   Don’t overload. Teach 1–2 new sounds a week, then mix with known ones.

5. Celebrate Progress
   Use BrainPad’s certificates and progress charts to reward learning milestones.