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Early literacy skills like phonics and sight word recognition don’t have to be taught through drills alone—games, interactive activities, and playful repetition can make learning stick. From printable ...

As 2026 early literacy classrooms evolve, educators are discovering that the most engaging phonics instruction happens when students aren’t just coloring, but moving, sorting, and manipulating sounds.

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