The Phonics Foundations Starter Pack includes the Training Book and Assessments. These are not sold separately because you need both to use the course successfully. The Training Book is a 60-page resource book including definitions to phonics terminology, detailed information on dyslexia and different methods of teaching reading, how to give the initial assessments, step-by-step directions on how to use the course, and reproducibles to use with the program. This training book will be extremely useful in helping you understand how to use the teacher books for each unit and teacher cards, while also giving you plenty of ideas for additional multisensory tools. I appreciate the author explaining dyslexia thoroughly while also recognizing and considering there may be other causes for students struggling with reading such as vision or hearing issues or other difficulties.
The Assessment book includes two assessments: a Phonological Awareness Assessment and Letter and Sound Assessment. These tests serve as a guide to help you know where to best place your child in the program. Complete instructions are given on how to implement and score the assessments. There are also Letter, Sound, and Red Word Checklists for every lesson in each unit. Parents/teachers can place a checkmark by the new concept and sight word if the student has mastered them. If students still need help, there are suggested tips in the training book. A master copy of a Teacher’s Daily Preparation and Assessment Record is in the back of the book to assess how the student is doing in each lesson. ~ GinaChristian Light Phonics Foundations Starter Pack (Training Book/Assessment Book)
Product Overview
- The Starter Pack is essential to the Phonics Foundations program
- The Training Book contains a lot of useful information about dyslexia, the Orton Gillingham methodology, and how to use Phonics Foundations
- The Assessment Book includes the two assessments needed to place your student in the appropriate level
Description
Preliminary Edition. The Starter Pack is required to teach the course. It includes a Training Book and Assessment Book. The Training Book gives overall guidance for the course. The teacher should study the Training Book thoroughly before attempting to teach this course.
The Assessment Book includes a Phonological Awareness Assessment and a Letter and Sound Assessment. The Phonological Awareness Assessment correlates to Unit 1 and tests a student’s ability to hear and manipulate individual sounds in words—the basis for reading and spelling skills. The Letter and Sound Assessments correlate to Units 2-6. They test a student’s skills in connecting the sounds, their corresponding symbols and the rules to use them. These tests are essential for placing your student in the correct unit and can be photocopied.
Phonics Foundations by Christian Light Education is a multisensory Orton-Gillingham based phonics program designed specifically for struggling readers, dyslexic students, and any child who needs extra support to become a fluent reader. This structured literacy program uses engaging, hands-on activities to build strong phonological awareness, decoding, spelling, and reading fluency.
Ideal for late 1st grade and elementary remedial use through 3rd grade, Phonics Foundations curriculum works well for both beginning readers who are struggling and older students who may struggle with reading. The program follows a clear, sequential progression across six units, combining teacher-led lessons with multisensory techniques such as tapping, pounding, and color-coded flashcards.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Orton-Gillingham multisensory approach with daily phonological and phonemic awareness activities
- Carefully sequenced units covering consonants, blends, vowels, digraphs, syllable types, and advanced spelling rules
- Built-in assessments for proper placement and progress monitoring
- Includes detailed Teacher Guides, consumable Student Books, teaching cards, rule cards, and student flashcards
Program Components:
- Starter Pack (Training Book + Assessments)
- Units 1–6 Teacher Guides
- Units 2–6 Student Books
- Teacher and Student Card Sets
Phonics Foundations provides thorough phonics, reading, and spelling instruction in a gentle, easy-to-follow format that is very homeschool-friendly. It is an excellent choice for parents seeking an effective, structured literacy solution for dyslexic or struggling readers.
| Product Format: | Other |
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| Grades: | 1-3 |
| Brand: | Christian Light |