Alpha-Phonics is a straight-forward phonics program showing
you simply and effectively how to teach a child to read, even supplying the
lesson visually in large type for beginners. There are no illustrations or
distractions, just what is needed to learn and understand the basic phonetic
system. Lessons for students to read are found at the beginning of the book
with complete teaching instructions and tips found at the end of the book. Many
thankful parents have testified to the success they have experienced by using
this book with their children.
The Print Book is a bound volume with an
Addendum of Helps for the Parent with teaching tips. The Little Companion Readers book is a small-format softcover book containing ten stories, each roughly 10 pages.
Stories reinforce skills learned in Alpha-Phonics, including short vowel
sounds, consonants, blends, and digraphs. The Companion Workbook provides extra
worksheet practice. There is an “order of lessons sheet” to help coordinate the
worksheets with the books. Activities include fill-in-the-blank, matching,
underlining, and circling. Answers are provided along with a syllabication
practice section.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
