Student Readers use a distinctive print font that is easy on the eyes and utilizes the forms of letters being taught (i.e. a manuscript "g rather than the more typical printed "g). Stories have noticeable moral content.
Horizons K Reader Set
SKU
004799
ISBN
9780740301452
Grade K
Traditional
Christian/Religious
Medium Teacher Involvement
Visual
No other materials needed
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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
$66.00 Description
Publisher's Description of Horizons K Reader Set
Make every homeschooling day a good reading day with the Horizons Kindergarten Phonics & Reading Student Reader Set from Alpha Omega Publications. Whether you're reading them for the first time or the fiftieth, each of these four colorful readers will capture your child's attention with captivating, phonics-based stories. A must-have addition to your homeschool library, each reader contains 40 fun-filled, age-appropriate stories that compliment phonics rules taught in the Horizons Kindergarten Phonics & Reading Student Books 1-4. Each story uses short and long-vowel words, as well as multi-syllable words, to have your child looking forward to reading each homeschool day.
These colorful softbound readers also teach your child to read for comprehension with thought-provoking questions listed after each story. Best of all, when you purchase the Student Reader Set, you'll save over purchasing each reader individually. Don't let reading be a frustration to your young child! Order the Horizons Kindergarten Phonics & Reading Student Reader Set and give him the reading success he needs to become a lifelong learner!
Category Description for Horizons Phonics and Reading K
This creative and colorful course from Alpha Omega Publications is a complete phonetically-based word recognition and reading program. With all the elements one expects to find in an excellent, easy-to-use program, basic concepts are approached in several ways for emphasis. Concepts are presented one at a time while review of previous material helps student achieve mastery. Sounds, the basic building blocks of reading, are presented phonetically and are practiced in words, word lists, word families, and short sentences. There is also a strong emphasis on general language arts skills and comprehension. The Horizons courses are notable for their balance between teacher/student interaction and independent student work.
Covers consonant & short vowel sounds, consonant digraphs and blends, silent "e," double vowels, "r"controlled vowels, vowel diphthongs.
The Complete Boxed Set for this grade level includes four student workbooks, four readers, and four teacher guides. Teacher Guides and Readers are non-consumable, while Student Books are consumable.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book Set |
|---|---|
| Grade: | K |
| Brand: | Alpha Omega Publications |
| Author: | Polly Ann O'Brien |
| ISBN: | 9780740301452 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 7 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.65 |
| Publication Date: | 4/1/2000 |
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