How important is phonics? We'd say it's very important! Learning phonics creates a strong foundation for learning to read. This is because phonics teaches a child to recognize the sounds of letters. So if you want your little learner to read soon, then you better grab a copy today!

"ESL phonics for all ages is ... designed for English language learners who can read a non-Roman alphabet native language, and for English learners who cannot read in any language.' -- from p. [4] cover.

This is the teacher's handbook introducing Read Write Inc. Phonics - a synthetic phonics reading scheme. It contains step-by-step guidance on implementing the programme, including teaching notes for lessons, assessment, timetables, matching charts and advice on classroom management and developing language comprehension through talk.

Tracing and writing activities combine with puzzles to make learning fun while helping kindergarteners build letter recognition and develop lifelong learning confidence. Word recognition is an important step toward reading readiness, and Highlights (TM) infuses Fun with a Purpose® into this essential learning activity. With vibrant art and engaging prompts, Reading exposes kindergarteners to early reading concepts through alphabet, rhyming, and tracing practice with the fun of puzzles and other activities.

25 Illustrated stories that feed a kid's need to read--with phonics Phonics is a technique that relates specific sounds with letters, or groups of letters, in the alphabet. It's an important skill to master as a new reader. Learn to Read: A Phonics Storybook contains 25 cute stories and fun activities that feature the common phonetic patterns your child will need to know to become a confident reader. Learn to Read: A Phonics Storybook contains: See, say, repeat--At the end of each story you'll find two fun activities where your child can practice identifying the words they've just read. The right speed--Phonics skills are introduced in a slow, progressive manner--according to how they are taught in schools--and with each story increasing in difficulty. Seeing is believing--Bright colors and engaging stories are perfect for anyone who wants to learn to read. Kids will learn to read faster, easier, and smarter with this wonderful phonics storybook.

Phonics for Pupils with Special Educational Needs is a complete, structured, multisensory programme for teaching reading and spelling, making it fun and accessible for all. This fantastic seven-part resource offers a refreshingly simple approach to the teaching of phonics, alongside activities to develop auditory and visual perceptual skills. Specifically designed to meet the needs of pupils of any age with special educational needs, the books break down phonics into manageable core elements and provide a huge wealth of resources to support teachers in teaching reading and spelling. Book 1: Building Basics introduces basic sounds and explores their relationship with letters. It focuses on sounds and letters where there is a simple 1:1 correspondence between the two, and explores the sounds in simple words that follow the pattern of vowel-consonant or consonant-vowel-consonant. Sounds are grouped into seven sets, with each set containing more than 50 engaging activities, including: sound story, dynamic blending, reading race, spot the word and spelling challenge. Thorough guidance is provided on how to deliver each activity, as well as a lesson planner template, handy word lists and posters for teachers and teaching assistants to use to support learning. Each book in the series gradually builds on children’s understanding of sounds and letters and provides scaffolded support for children to learn about every sound in the English language. Offering tried and tested material which can be photocopied for each use, this is an invaluable resource to simplify phonics teaching for teachers and teaching assistants and provide fun new ways of learning phonics for all children. This book is accompanied by a companion resource, 'Phonics for Pupils with Complex SEND ', to be used alongside the Phonics for Pupils with Special Educational Needs programme. The activities from Books 1-6 of the programme are adapted to be accessible for non-verbal pupils, including AAC users, and those with physical disabilities.

Product Description: Alpha-Phonics is a complete phonics reading instruction designed for little beginners but is regularly used by all ages to learn to read or improve reading. It is complete; nothing else is needed. Anyone who can read can teach anyone to read with it. It comes with a complete CD ROM version included at no extra cost. Important: The CD Rom is usable only in PC's. It will not work on MAC.