Coffee Talk: Foundations of Phonics and Letter Sounds with Laura

You've asked, and we are finally delivering! Laura delves into the topic of early phonics and letter sounds, particularly for children aged three to six, aligning with Montessori principles. Laura explains a bit about how early literacy and phonics is approached in the Montessori setting, as well as discusses the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction, highlighting its multisensory, evidence-based methods. Emphasizing a child-centered, tactile approach to teaching letter sounds, she provides insights into phonetic teaching practices, shares personal anecdotes, and offers practical tips for both parents and homeschoolers. Particularly, she focuses on the importance of building and encouraging literacy by making the learning process fun and engaging for young children. 00:00 Introduction to Coffee Talks 00:26 Apologies and Acknowledgements 01:18 Today's Topic: Early Phonics 02:41 Understanding Orton-Gillingham 04:10 Montessori and Multisensory Learning 04:37 Challenges with Flashcards 06:58 Teaching Phonetics at Home 09:12 First Pass Through the Alphabet 18:10 Advanced Phonics and Spelling Rules 20:24 Handling Tricky Words 24:52 Encouraging Early Writing 26:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts