Phonics began in the past but belongs to the future.

Better Grades in school across subjects:

Through Phonics education, children become more active with their reading, which also promotes achievement in ALL subjects, since every subject is taught in English (except other languages). 

More adept at reading, writing, and spelling:

A study undertaken by educational psychologist Dr.  Marlynne Grant in the U.K with a group of 30 children found that the 7-year olds who were taught reading and spelling via phonics were, on average, “28 months above chronological age for reading” and “21 months above chronological age for spelling.” 

Basically, children who learn to read and spell through phonics education tend to be much more adept in the same, when compared to their peers. 

Complete knowledge of the crutch on English grammar, i.e, the syllable structure:

A closed syllable will have a short vowel, while an open syllable will end in a vowel that makes a long sound. This is not something we learn via the traditional learning method but is important in grasping the musical wash of English. Phonics helps one navigate through such rules, albeit in a fun and efficient manner.

Sound to symbol recognition becomes faster:

A child who learns reading through phonics will have the ability to listen, understand, identify and manipulate letter symbols with their appropriate sound

Improved imagination and creativity:

As children improve their English and learn more about people outside their immediate society, they begin to think about how they would feel in similar situations. They view the world with new eyes and gain the ability to visualize the ideas and descriptions of what they read.

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