Phonics matters. And when it comes to learning to read, phonetically correct materials matter even more. The Science of Reading shows us that children become strong readers through explicit, systematic phonics instruction—meaning they must learn that letters represent sounds, not just names or pictures. That’s why we designed our xyz Find & Fit puzzle with phonics in mind from the very beginning. You’ll notice that “X is for box” in our set—not xylophone. And that’s intentional. ✅ When children