Are there any phonics websites for a Reception child?

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My son has started doing phonics this year and loves it. Are there any fun websites, preferably free, he can look at over the school holidays?

So Nonky you would encourage your child to visit a nice entertaining website that fully engages your child but teaches them that 2+2 = 99 would you?

I've just noticed you are teacher and sincerely hope you are more discerning in class than you seem to be suggesting here

My Ds2 responds much better to Mr thorne telling him how to pronounce "au" than me telling him the same thing. So I like his site. Both dss got lots from starfall.com and ds2 likes reading eggs.

It isn't a case of whether you like it ...it's whether it's accurate.

I think being too prescriptive isn't helpful. Children DO engage more when a dry subject like phonics is presented in a fun way. If a parent or teacher comes across inaccuracies on a website or app then they can stop using it. Children are flexible and will adapt as long as the LOVE for reading and learning is entrenched.

So you would be happy for your child to be taught 2+2 =99?

If a parent or teacher comes across inaccuracies on a website or app then they can stop using it. which is exactly what I've said ... make sure what you use is accurate ...which is why I wouldn't unreservedly recommend the sites.
If that offends I'm sorry but I'm not willing to say this site is brilliant when there are errors!

I wouldn't let my children get away with learning rubbish!

No, not all children will adapt as long as the love for reading and learning is entrenched. As much as they might engage more with something presented in a fun way, if what they are engaging with is incorrect or inaccurate you can end up doing more harm than good. Unteaching/unlearning something can be bloody hard work.

Of course I wouldn't be pleased my child would learn 2+2=99!! What an odd thing to say? I don't recall ever saying its ok for things to be taught incorrectly. From the experience ive had with mr Thorne and reading eggs there are no such mistakes? If I am wrong, please give me an example?!! All I am saying is that first and foremost, learning must be FUN!

Of course I wouldn't be pleased my child would learn 2+2=99!! What an odd thing to say? not even if it is FUN?

All I am saying is that first and foremost, learning must be FUN! and all I'm saying is first and foremost what children are learning should be correct. It's no good being fun if it's not accurate!

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