Use the Basic Phonics Flashcards to introduce and drill the phonics special sounds. The clue word for each sound will help your child learn the sound quickly through association. The front of the card features the special sound and its clue word illustrated and spelled out. On the back are several practice words incorporating the sound. This invaluable teaching aid covers all phonics special sounds in the Basic Phonics Reading Program. The 132 color-keyed cards match the large and small phonics charts for easy reference. K5–gr. 1.
Abeka Basic Phonics Flashcards
Description
Abeka Phonics is a systematic, intensive, multi-sensory phonics program known for producing strong, confident early readers. Used from Preschool through 2nd grade, it forms the foundation of Abeka’s Language Arts curriculum and is a major focus in their K4 and K5 programs.
Abeka teaches phonics explicitly rather than relying on sight words or whole language methods. The program uses a combination of teacher instruction, flashcards, chants with hand motions, blend ladders, phonetic marking, and daily reading practice to create a truly multi-sensory experience.
Six Basic Steps of Phonics Instruction:
- Learn short vowel sounds
- Learn consonant sounds
- Blend consonants and vowels using front-end blending
- Sound out one-vowel words
- Learn long vowel sounds and two-vowel words
- Master special sounds (blends, digraphs, r-controlled vowels, and more)
How Abeka Phonics Progresses by Grade:
- PK/K4: Focuses on letter recognition, short vowels, consonants, and early blending. Lessons are very teacher-directed with lots of repetition.
- K5: Reviews previous skills and introduces long vowels mid-year, followed by special sounds. Students get daily phonics lessons with strong emphasis on mastery.
- Grades 1-2: Phonics instruction continues but is fully integrated with reading, spelling, handwriting, and grammar as part of a complete Language Arts program.
Key Features of Abeka Phonics:
- Unique front-end blending approach
- One simple rule for long vowels that covers both silent-e words and vowel pairs
- Heavy review and repetition built into every lesson
- Strong focus on reading fluency and comprehension
Important Note: Abeka Phonics works best when used with the full Abeka Curriculum/Lesson Plans, which reference readers, workbooks, flashcards, and other materials. While the phonics portion can be used somewhat independently in the early years, it becomes increasingly integrated with other language arts subjects in 1st and 2nd grade.
Abeka Phonics is an excellent choice for families who want a traditional, structured, and proven phonics program that emphasizes mastery and produces early, strong readers.
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | K-3 |
| Brand: | Abeka |
| ISBN: | 9780000182388 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.1875 |
| Height in Inches: | 2.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 4.85 |
