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Reading Rods - Alphabet & Phonemic Awareness Linking Letter Cubes
SKU
043579
Grade PK-3
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
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Warning
Choking Hazard
- Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Description
These cubes provide a tactile way for students to practice beginning reading skills. Two cubes for each letter are included. Each four-sided cube includes 2 capital and 2 lowercase of the same letter. Blue cubes represent consonants; red cubes represent vowels; light blue cubes include pictures that start with a consonant; pink cubes include pictures that start with a vowel. Picture cubes contain four different pictures, but start with the same sound. Use for letter recognition, letter sounds, word building, or identifying initial, middle, and ending sounds in words. Includes 82 cubes. Each cube is ¾ x ¾ inches.
Publisher's Description of Reading Rods - Alphabet & Phonemic Awareness Linking Letter Cubes
Linking letter cubes are a versatile tool for teachers and families to help build reading skills. Use these during whole group time to demonstrate the word of the day, or the daily message.
PRODUCT PERKS
Includes teacher-developed Activity Guide.
Color-Coded Cubes: Blue cubes represent consonants and the red cubes represent vowels. There are 2 of each letter so you can build words.
Picture & Letter Cubes:Each picture on the light blue cubes starts with a consonant, and the pink picture cubes all have pictures of things that start with a vowel. Each picture cube is 4 sided and each picture starts with the same letter.
Uppercase & Lowercase Letters:All letter cubes have 2 capital letters and 2 lowercase letters.
WHAT TO TEACH
* Letter sounds, names, forms, shapes, and sequence
* Identify rhyming words
* Counting syllables
* Isolate initial, medial, final letter sounds
* Match initial, medial, final letter sounds with pictures
Includes: 42 blue consonant cubes, 12 red vowel cubes, 1 blank blue cube, 1 blank red cube, 21 light blue picture cubes, 5 pink picture cubes.
Category Description for Reading Rods
Help prepare young learners for reading success with a color-coded visual and tactile experience! Reading Rods® are multisensory tools that allow children to practice, reinforce, and master essential literacy skills. Reading Rods® offer many benefits including:
- Hands-on learning deepens understanding and supports fine motor skills
- Color-coded system to identify letters, sounds, and more
- Rods stay fixed in position until children rearrange them, unlike cards or tiles
- Made of durable, lightweight plastic that's easy to handle and built to last
- Versatile design to meet the needs of different learners
Access to online content is found inside each set. This is a hands-on approach to early literacy skills! The storage box has dividers to keep rods organized! ~Amber
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Hand2Mind |
| Grades: | PK-3 |
| EAN/UPC: | 848850119615 |
| Length in Inches: | 6.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 9 |
| Height in Inches: | 2.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.95 |
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