These homeschool-sized (8.5" x 11") phonics charts will facilitate the introduction, practice, review, and reinforcement of sounds and their word associations. Corresponding to information presented in the K4 – Gr. 2 Curriculum Plans and worktexts, there are charts for all skill levels; from upper-case and lower-case letters through all the special sounds. In the first five charts (short and long vowel sounds), letters and words are typically shown in print. Starting with Chart 6 (through 13), the special sounds are shown with word examples. One side of these charts are print (and color-coded) while the reverse side is cursive (black). There are 13 of these phonics charts (front and back). The remaining 12 charts are for review with one chart on each side of a card. These provide colorful illustrations with a cumulative mixture of sounds/words. 19 total charts printed on colorful, heavy cardstock. Included are brief suggestions for use.
Abeka Basic Phonics Charts
Description
Help your child sharpen his phonics skills by drilling the basic phonics sounds with these 19 full-color charts. From vowels and consonants to special phonics sounds, your child will be able to analyze and read difficult words after reviewing these double-sided, sturdy cardstock charts. Includes all the sounds introduced in the Basic Phonics Reading Program with pictures of clue words to help your child learn the sounds through association. Cursive writing appears on the reverse side of charts 1, 2, and 6–13. The 6 colorful review charts illustrated with adorable animals integrate similar sounds from various charts. Each review chart includes practice words on the back. Gr. 1.
Abeka Phonics is a systematic, intensive, multi-sensory phonics program known for producing strong, confident early readers. Used from Preschool through 2nd grade, it forms the foundation of Abeka’s Language Arts curriculum and is a major focus in their K4 and K5 programs.
Abeka teaches phonics explicitly rather than relying on sight words or whole language methods. The program uses a combination of teacher instruction, flashcards, chants with hand motions, blend ladders, phonetic marking, and daily reading practice to create a truly multi-sensory experience.
Six Basic Steps of Phonics Instruction:
- Learn short vowel sounds
- Learn consonant sounds
- Blend consonants and vowels using front-end blending
- Sound out one-vowel words
- Learn long vowel sounds and two-vowel words
- Master special sounds (blends, digraphs, r-controlled vowels, and more)
How Abeka Phonics Progresses by Grade:
- PK/K4: Focuses on letter recognition, short vowels, consonants, and early blending. Lessons are very teacher-directed with lots of repetition.
- K5: Reviews previous skills and introduces long vowels mid-year, followed by special sounds. Students get daily phonics lessons with strong emphasis on mastery.
- Grades 1-2: Phonics instruction continues but is fully integrated with reading, spelling, handwriting, and grammar as part of a complete Language Arts program.
Key Features of Abeka Phonics:
- Unique front-end blending approach
- One simple rule for long vowels that covers both silent-e words and vowel pairs
- Heavy review and repetition built into every lesson
- Strong focus on reading fluency and comprehension
Important Note: Abeka Phonics works best when used with the full Abeka Curriculum/Lesson Plans, which reference readers, workbooks, flashcards, and other materials. While the phonics portion can be used somewhat independently in the early years, it becomes increasingly integrated with other language arts subjects in 1st and 2nd grade.
Abeka Phonics is an excellent choice for families who want a traditional, structured, and proven phonics program that emphasizes mastery and produces early, strong readers.
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 1-3 |
| Brand: | Abeka |
| ISBN: | 9780000241429 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.75 |