Horizons Phonics and Reading is a colorful,
comprehensive, phonics-based curriculum from Alpha Omega Publications designed for
Kindergarten through 3rd Grade. This well-organized program combines
systematic phonics instruction with strong language arts skills, reading
comprehension, and creative writing to help students become confident, fluent
readers.
The program uses an incremental approach with continuous
review to ensure mastery. Sounds are taught phonetically and practiced in
words, word families, sentences, and engaging stories. Horizons strikes a good balance
between teacher-student interaction and independent student work.
Program Highlights:
Incremental,
mastery-oriented phonics instruction
Strong
emphasis on reading fluency and comprehension
Integrated
manuscript handwriting practice
Creative
writing, vocabulary, and language arts skills
Colorful,
engaging readers and workbooks
Grade-Level Progression:
Kindergarten:
Letter recognition, consonants, short vowels, blends, digraphs, and early
reading
1st
Grade: Vowel pairs, contractions, compound words, prefixes/suffixes,
and more
2nd
Grade: Advanced phonics, fluency practice, and longer stories
3rd
Grade: Focus on reading enjoyment with longer literature selections
and deeper comprehension
Curriculum Components:
Student
Workbooks: Bright, consumable books with practice activities
Student
Readers: Engaging, full-color storybooks with controlled vocabulary
Teacher
Guides: Detailed lesson plans, answers, objectives, and teaching tips
Horizons Phonics and Reading is an excellent choice
for families who want a structured phonics program that is both thorough and
enjoyable. Its clear instruction, built-in review, and balance of skills make
it especially effective for building strong reading foundations.
Complete Sets and individual components are available
for each grade level.
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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.
