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Here at Early Years Pad, we aim to help and guide children AND adults into better education. This blog tackles some of the issues we face today…
C before E I Y makes S sound
C before E I Y makes S sound Reading is a journey filled with rules, but as any parent or teacher...
Is your child struggling to read?
Learning to read is one of the most significant milestones in a child's early education. For many...
Smart Children Can Still FAIL the Phonics Screening
Smart Children Can Still FAIL the Phonics Screening As a parent, it can be incredibly confusing to...
The 3 biggest mistakes your child makes when reading
The 3 biggest mistakes your child makes when reading It is often confusing for parents when a...
Can Your Child Read THIS? (Phonics Screening Test Practice)
When a child relies on "guessing" based on the first letter or a picture, they aren't actually...
If Your Kid Can’t Sound Out Words, Do This
If Your Kid Can't Sound Out Words, Do This When a child relies on "guessing" based on the first...
Why phonics alone won’t teach your child to read
Why Phonics Alone Won’t Teach Your Child to Read Phonics is often hailed as the "holy grail" of...
The ‘Because’ Trick That Teachers Use
The 'Because' Trick That Teachers Use Help your child remember how to spell the tricky word...
PHONICS HELP – with the word FLIGHT
PHONICS HELP - with the word FLIGHT Sound knowledge is key when children are learning to read. In...
Maths pattern trick every parent should know
Maths Pattern Trick Every Parent Should Know In the early years, mathematics is about much more...
