An informative guide, specifically designed to give parents the knowledge and confidence required to support their children in understanding phonics. All teachers would agree that the learning process at this early, yet critical stage can be accelerated if the correct practices are adopted and exercised at home on a regular basis. The author, an experienced teacher himself, shares his own tried and tested methods to help support daunted parents who often feel too intimidated with the minefield of letter sounds. The English language is one of the trickiest to learn but this new, interactive and hands on approach will give you the support you need to navigate your child through the world of phonics. The whole concept of Phonic Sums is based around the physical method of actually adding the letter sounds together. At the back of the book is a large section of all the letter sounds you will need, along with addition and equal symbols ready to be cut out. Experts agree that this hands-on style of learning encourages an even greater engagement in the task from the learner, resulting in optimal learning in a fun environment.