Contains 112 review cards (5" x 8"). Letters are oriented vertically; vowel-based phonograms are on coral colored cardstock; suffixes, sight words (printed in red), and homonyms (yellow cardstock) are oriented horizontally. Each card is labeled with the Level in which it is presented. Correlates to the PAF Handbook (i.e. Teachers Manual) sequence Levels 1-129.
Preventing Academic Failure Set I Review Packs (123)
Description
Review packs are an excellent way to develop automatic sound-symbol associations that are the bedrock of fluent reading and spelling. These card packs contain:
Letters and letter combinations (qu, ea, -ild)
Non-phonetic words (said, could, enough)
Suffixes (ed, est, ly)
Homonyms (plane, plain)
Preventing Academic Failure (PAF) is a comprehensive, multisensory Orton-Gillingham-based program designed to teach reading, spelling, handwriting, and grammar effectively while preventing reading failure. It is especially helpful for early elementary students (K–3) but also works well as a remedial program for older students who need structured support.
PAF builds skills systematically from simple to complex. Students learn individual letter sounds, then progress to blending, syllables, words, sentences, and full reading. The program uses a multisensory approach (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) so children see, hear, say, and write as they learn.
Core Program Component
The heart of the program is the PAF Teacher’s Handbook (recently updated to coordinate with the PAF Readers). It provides:
- Complete methodology and teaching framework
- Detailed lesson plans and templates
- Curriculum sequence showing how all components fit together
- Proficiency tests and assessment tools
- Handwriting instruction appendix
What the Program Covers
- Phonics and decoding
- Reading with decodable text (PAF Reading Series or older Merrill Readers for higher levels)
- Spelling and dictation
- Handwriting
- Grammar concepts
There are 215 carefully sequenced levels/lessons, providing thorough practice and reinforcement. When started in kindergarten or first grade, PAF is highly effective at preventing reading difficulties in at-risk students.
Who It’s For
- Beginning reading instruction (K–3)
- Remedial work for older students with gaps
- Students who benefit from explicit, structured, multisensory teaching
Preventing Academic Failure Reading is a thorough, research-supported program that
integrates multiple language arts skills into one cohesive system. It requires
minimal teacher prep once you’re familiar with the handbook and delivers strong
results for a wide range of learners.
Browse the full PAF program components, including the Teacher’s Handbook, Readers, and Skills Books below!
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-3 |
| Brand: | Preventing Academic Failure |
| ISBN: | 9780963647184 |
