Review

What Comes Before Phonics?

By Sally Neaum (Sage, 19.99)

There is significant concern about the formalising of phonics teaching for very young children. This book aims to help children come to learning phonics with a good chance of success. It asks what comes before formal phonics teaching, explores a range of aspects of young children’s learning and includes practical advice on how to translate this into practice.

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