Teach kids letters and sounds with these Alphabet Picture Cards. Each card features a letter of the alphabet with a colored illustration to prompt a word starting with that letter. The picture cards use mostly common words that are familiar to kids, and the most common sound is represented for each letter. The cards show the upper and lowercase forms of each letter with handwriting lines to help kids visualize how to write them on lined paper. These cards measure 7.5" x 9" and are a good size for classroom use, or for displaying on the wall. Includes 26 cardstock letter cards plus a cover card and an index of words. ~Rachel E.
Alphabet Picture Cards
Description
Perfect for kindergarten and first grade classrooms! These cards contain illustrations of words corresponding to the sound of each letter and handwriting models for the upper and lower case letters. The PAF cards are better than other classroom alphabets because these cards contain illustrations of words corresponding to the sound of each letter and handwriting models for the upper and lower case letters.
Key words contain the correct sounds of the letters (o for octopus, not owl)
Pictures are easily recognizable by children (qu for queen, not quail)
Sounds are at the beginning of the key words (a for apple, not lamb)
For letters with more than one sound, the most common one is taught first. (g for girl, not giraffe)
The initial sounds are easy to hear because blends are not used (s for sun, not snail)
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-AD |
| Brand: | Intelexia USA |
| ISBN: | 9780963647160 |
