That is how it happens.
Repetitive memorization and always phonics.
“That is how it happens. Repetitive memorization and always phonics.”
but the accomplishment of the 2 1/2 year old son of my nephew was - then - pure memorization, and no phonics
he could not read independent words or even say what sounds belonged to each letter
he had simply memorized the tale that is spoken for each picture-page of each story, from listening to his older brother read it for him
even so, his ability for that precise detail of trained memorization was impressive