Teaching phonics to a 2-year-old should be fun, simple, and very interactive! At that age, the goal is to introduce basic sounds and build familiarity, not mastery. Here’s a gentle and effective way to get started: ⸻ 1. Start with Sounds, Not Letters Focus on the sounds (phonemes) rather than letter names. For example: • Say: “/b/ like in ball” instead of “This is the letter B.” ⸻ 2. Use Everyday Opportunities Label sounds as you go about the day: • “Look! A car. /k/ /k/ car.” • “You’re drinking