* Simple and direct: My child is learning phonics in kindergarten to help them read.
* Highlighting a specific method: The teacher used a phonics-based approach to teach the students how to decode words.
* Comparing to other methods: While some schools focus on whole language, our school emphasizes phonics instruction.
* Describing a specific skill: Understanding phonics allows students to break down words into their individual sounds.
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