The Difference Between Phonics, Reading, and Comprehension: What Every Parent Should Know
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Many parents use the terms phonics, reading, and comprehension interchangeably.
A child may be able to read words but not understand what they are reading.
Another child may know letter sounds but struggle to read a simple sentence. Understanding the difference between these three skills can help parents better support their child’s learning journey.
Think of learning to read like learning to
ride a bicycle.
Phonics is learning how the bicycle works.
Reading is learning how to ride it.
Comprehension is knowing where you’re going and why.
All three are important, and each builds on the one before it.