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.
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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.
