I introduced my children to phonics programs at a very early age. While I was homeschooling the older children, I would put the pack n play in front of the TV and put on an engaging phonics program to keep them entertained. I did this at the same time everyday.
Before I knew it, my toddler knew all his sounds just from watching the phonic show, Leap Frog
I also had special toys that I would allow my toddlers to play with while I was doing school with the older children. They were only allowed to play with them during school hours. This made these toys extra special.
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Netflix became part of our homeschool curriculum early on in our homeschool journey. I’m amazed at how many quality phonic programs Netflix provides for members.
Here are the Best Phonics Programs on Netflix for Little Ones
LeapFrog: The Amazing Alphabet Amusement Park
Learning Songs by Little Baby Bum
Little Baby Bum: Nursery Rhyme Friends
Alphabet Road: “F” Is for Farm
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Look and Learn: Alphabet Soup: Learn the Letters
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game
Netflix is such a wonderful educational resource for families on a budget. You can almost guarantee you will find some documentary or historical fiction movie about what ever your family is studying. They have really good science documentaries, too.
You might like these Phonic Resources
Free Online Training Phonic Programs – a list of free resources to help you teach phonics
6 Rules when Teaching Basic Phonics – good info
FREE phonetic blend charts – a MUST for beginners
I am no longer a homeschool mom, but I’m a reading specialist for the public school. I’m always looking for outstanding phonic programs and resources for my students.
Please feel free to add your child’s favorite phonic program in the comment below.
ALPHABLOCKS is. a great program from England. Find it on youtube. Great visuals and good development of phonics especially for kids with retention problems.