What does implicit phonics teach?

Implicit phonics is an instructional approach that emphasizes teaching letter/sound correspondences during natural reading and writing experiences, rather than through isolated drills or structured lessons. This means that students learn phonetic concepts as they encounter them in context, which allows them to make connections between the sounds that letters make and the words they see in authentic texts. By highlighting these relationships during teachable moments, students can develop a more intuitive understanding of phonics that is integrated into their overall reading comprehension and literacy skills. This method supports learners in becoming more adaptive readers, as they learn to decode words as they come across them in meaningful contexts.