Foundational Phonics Letter Mastery Book One Third Edition
SKU
009139
ISBN
9780997484281
Grade PK-3
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Description
Foundational Phonics Book One uses a gentle approach to
master basic consonants and short vowel sounds. The consumable book begins with
the author’s notes on ear, tongue, and eye training and how to practice these
exercises before you even start the book. Then the author tells you how to best
use the book along with instructions on proper pencil grip and handwriting. The
26 chapters focus on recognizing the letters and sounds of the alphabet through
a multi-sensory approach. For example, some of the activities for the letter “m”
include alliterative poetry, how to use sign language to show “m”, listening to
stories with the “m” sound, a picture study with “m” sounds, handwriting
practice with “m”, clapping your hands when you hear the “m” sound in a story,
and drawing a picture of an object beginning with the “m” sound. Flashcards
with each letter are available separately (007766). Foundational Phonics
Book Two follows Book One. Reproducible for immediate family use only. ~
Gina
Publisher's Description of Foundational Phonics Letter Mastery Book One Third Edition
Letter Mastery begins
with a focus placed on ear, tongue, and eye training to assist students
in understanding the correlation between the sounds they hear, say, and
see. This training helps students hone their skills in both auditory
and visual letter/sound distinction, pronunciation, and spelling.
Category Description for Foundational Phonics
Foundational Phonics is a straightforward, multi-sensory phonics program that teaches children to read using a logical, systematic approach inspired by Orton-Gillingham methods. With just two spiral-bound books—Letter Mastery and Word Mastery—students will progress from individual letter sounds to reading words, sentences, and stories.
The program is flexible, open-and-go, and suitable for young beginners as well as struggling readers.
Key Curriculum Features:
- True phonics method with multi-sensory reinforcement (visual, auditory, and tactile)
- Letters taught in an order that enables early word-building (e.g., M, A, N first)
- Incorporates American Sign Language for letters and recognition practice with varied fonts
- Handwriting practice, oral exercises, picture studies, and simple games
- Builds from basic letter sounds and short vowels to long vowels, blends, digraphs, syllables, and reading
- Flexible pacing—complete at the child’s speed with built-in review
- Can also support spelling practice in Word Mastery
Program Components:
- Letter Mastery (Book One): 26 chapters covering each letter’s primary sound, word-building, handwriting, and a few early sight words
- Word Mastery (Book Two): Continues with short-vowel review, long vowels, blends, digraphs, syllables, sentences, and reading practice (3rd edition available with expanded content)
- Flashcards (optional): Printed cards to support lessons
Important Notes:
- No lesson preparation required—pick up the book and begin.
- Suggested pacing is flexible (e.g., 15–30 minutes several times per week).
- Students who already know letter sounds and can read CVC words may begin with Word Mastery.
- Designed primarily for K–3 but works well as intervention for older struggling readers.
- Books are spiral-bound and consumable
Foundational Phonics curriculum stands out for its simple format, multi-sensory approach, and clear path from letters to stories. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a gentle yet systematic phonics program that requires minimal preparation.
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Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-3 |
| Brand: | Little Seedlings Press |
| ISBN: | 9780997484281 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.875 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.3 |
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