Phonics Phrased Explained | Phonics for Parents | British Teacher

This video tutorial explains key phonics concepts to help parents support their children's learning. It covers the difference between letters and sounds, digraphs, split digraphs, trigraphs, blending, decoding, CVC words, and alien words. The video aims to clarify these terms and improve understanding of phonics, enabling parents to assist their children effectively.

What is the primary focus when children first start learning phonics?

• Recognizing letter names

• Understanding word meanings

• Identifying sounds

• Writing sentences

Which of the following is an example of a digraph?

• EA

• AIR

• B

• S

What is a split digraph?

• Two letters making separate sounds

• A single letter making a sound

• A sound made by three letters

• Two letters making a sound with another letter in between

Which combination of letters forms a trigraph?

• OU

• AI

• E

• IGH

What does blending involve in phonics?

• Separating sounds in a word

• Combining sounds to form a word

• Identifying the first letter of a word

• Writing words in a sentence

What does the 'C' in CVC words stand for?

• Clause

• Character

• Vowel

• Consonant

What is the purpose of using alien words in phonics?

• To teach new vocabulary

• To check decoding and blending skills

• To improve spelling

• To practice writing