If you have to have seen or understood the meaning of every single word you encounter you will spend a lifetime developing a baseline vocabulary. Phonics makes so much more sense
Great video! My granddaughter is 14 months old now and you are so right - she is just like a little sponge. I can't believe how fast she is learning words. This will be so helpful as she grows and starts learning to read.
Thank you! That was a beautifully clear explanation the essence of which will be employed in assisting my own child to read. Sometimes this question is presented as an either/or debate when, as you clearly explained, both approaches have their uses.
