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Questions parents ask

What order should phonics skills be taught?

Sounds first, then blending, then words, then sentences. Most systematic programs start with a small set of letter sounds (classically s, a, t, p), teach blending those sounds into words almost immediately, add high-frequency words alongside, and get the child reading decodable sentences as early as possible. Read with Glass follows that exact staircase — each level unlocks the next, so the order takes care of itself.

Are phonics games enough to teach a child to read?

A good phonics game does the drilling — sounds, blending, word recognition — better than flashcards, because kids volunteer for it. But children also need lap time with real books, being read to, and someone to talk with about words. Think of the game as the 10 minutes of practice that makes the bedtime book go better, not as a replacement for it.

How much screen time is okay for learning games?

For this kind of game, 5–10 minutes at a sitting is plenty — that's roughly one or two levels, and it's how Read with Glass is paced. Short, frequent sessions beat long ones, and sitting together (echoing the sounds out loud) turns the screen time into conversation time. The game has no ads and no engagement tricks, so it doesn't fight you when it's time to stop.

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