Phonics Phase 2: Word Ideas and Story Starters for New Readers
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Phase 2 in one sentence
Children learn first sounds and blend them into short words like cat, dog, mum.
Story starters you can say aloud
- A cat and a hen meet on a log.
- Dad can hop and run.
Keep it playful
Five minutes of cheerful practice beats twenty minutes of tears.
Use decodable stories
My Story Wish Learn to Read mode targets phonics phases so new readers can enjoy a real story—not just flashcards.
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