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The right time to talk is now: Phonology before phonics

Early years teachers are identifying a worrying cultural trend affecting children’s spoken language development – their ability to talk – which has implications for early literacy learning.

Reference: Gardner, P. & Kuzich,S. (2024,September,5). The right time to talk is now: Phonology before phonics. Edu Research Matters.

The right time to talk is now: Phonology before phonics

Keywords: Early Childhood | Phonics | Reading | Talking and Listening

Resource Added: 13 September, 2024

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