The 23 lessons in Phonics Foundations Unit 3 cover beginning and ending consonant blends, plurals, vowel/consonant units, prefixes and suffixes, and beginning syllabication. Each lesson follows a similar order in the student book: students read words, sentences, and a short story. Students draw or write something about the story in a blank box. There is a page dedicated to practicing red (sight) words followed by three or four pages of varied activities. Pages are black and white. Spiral-bound, 207 pgs. ~ Gina
Christian Light Phonics Foundations Unit 3 Student Book
Product Overview
- Each lesson in the student book reinforces the new concepts being taught in the Unit 3 Teacher’s Guide
- Pages consist of reading practice, comprehension activity, and other activity pages
- The Starter Packet, Student Flash Cards, and Teacher Cards are also needed to successfully use Phonics Foundations
Description
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: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 1-3 |
| Brand: | Christian Light |
| Length in Inches: | 10.8125 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5625 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.25 |
