You’ve probably heard this before — “I before E, except after C.” But then English goes, “Let’s make it fun!” and throws in weird, science, and their. So what’s the truth behind the “ie vs ei” spelling rule? It’s not about memorising exceptions — it’s about understanding the sound. Phonics helps kids (and adults!) decode patterns like these in a way that actually makes sense. It’s less about mugging up and more about making connections. If this rule just clicked for you — imagine what else phoni

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Save & share! 📌 Why we DON'T teach the "I before E" rule at The Reading School. ⁠ ⁠ As they say, the exception proves the rule, but when the exceptions outweigh the examples for the rule, is there truly a “rule” after all?⁠ ⁠ Merriam Webster famously summed up these exceptions in a not-so-rhyming version of the rhyme, here for your entertainment! 🤣⁠ ⁠ Scroll down our feed for a recent investigation into IE vs EI and how we differentiate them, in a #structuredliteracy approach. ⁠ ⁠ #thereadings