The goal is for learners to apply their understanding of phonics when reading new and unfamiliar words.  

I have been an elementary teacher for 20 years.  I spent many of those years as a kindergarten teacher.  These years were some of my most memorable years in the profession.  My roles in education have changed a lot over the years.   I spent the last 5 years as a Learning Resource teacher.  As an LRT I spent most of my time supporting early literacy learners to master reading.  I hold additional qualifications in Primary education. Special education (Gifted Learners), and in Mathematics.