Are sight words or phonics better for teaching a toddler to read?

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It is easier and quicker to read with sight words compared to the phonics-based approach. This is because kids can recognize words and read without having to stop and decode each word. Because kids can read much more quickly, this also enables them to increase their fluency.
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Well both go hand in hand , teaching both is necessary , but to teach phonics sound first and later start with tricky or sight word is recommended, as sight word is full word reading which can be done by memorising whereas phonics sound help child use mental ability , and if sight word thought first...
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Well both go hand in hand , teaching both is necessary , but to teach phonics sound first and later start with tricky or sight word is recommended, as sight word is full word reading which can be done by memorising whereas phonics sound help child use mental ability , and if sight word thought first many a times it becomes tough for child to read bigger words which is easier by sound. read less
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Phonics or Sight Words? My answer was "a little of both!" Both have importance in learning to read and need to be taught for students to be successful in learning to read. Though there is so much more to reading and writing success, these are two aspects that many teachers argue are both important.
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Phonics or Sight Words? My answer was "a little of both!" Both have importance in learning to read and need to be taught for students to be successful in learning to read. Though there is so much more to reading and writing success, these are two aspects that many teachers argue are both important. read less
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