In this reprinted edition of Caleb Gattegno's 1967 book Teaching Reading with Words in Color, teachers are guided through the science and practicalities of using this revolutionary literacy approach. From using a pointer to tap on the charts to studying structures with the use of grammar cards and other materials, Gattegno paints the picture of a well-rounded Words in Color classroom. Although the materials have been updated over the years, this guide still speaks to the heart of this learning-centered approach to teaching reading, writing, and spelling.

A positive and affirming look at skin color, from an artist's perspective. Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades. Through the eyes of a little girl who begins to see her familiar world in a new way, this book celebrates the differences and similarities that connect all people. Karen Katz created The Colors of Us for her daughter, Lena, whom she and her husband adopted from Guatemala six years ago.

This book is an introduction to teaching with Words in Color, and will guide you through how to teach all the sounds and spellings found in Reading Primers R0 & R1. In the first section, you will be introduced to some basic characteristics of the approach, and given some simple activities to help get familiar with the materials. The second and third section will take you through Reading Primers R0 & R1 - introducing appropriate teaching techniques and games along the way. The fourth section is a toolbox of teaching techniques and games for various levels of reading, which you can use during R0 & R1, or afterwards into Reading Primers R2 and R3.