Illustrated cards with pictures for over 80 phonograms covered in the PAF program.
Key Word Picture Cards
Description
At last! Keyword cards for ALL the sounds of the letter combinations which are taught after the alphabet. Keyword Picture Cards contain illustrations of words corresponding to the sounds of over 80 letter/sound associations.
Features include vowel combinations (ai, ea, oo), consonant blends (dr, -ng, spl), silent letter combinations (kn, wr, -mb), and digraphs (th, sh, ch).
Preventing Academic Failure (PAF) is a comprehensive, multisensory Orton-Gillingham-based program designed to teach reading, spelling, handwriting, and grammar effectively while preventing reading failure. It is especially helpful for early elementary students (K–3) but also works well as a remedial program for older students who need structured support.
PAF builds skills systematically from simple to complex. Students learn individual letter sounds, then progress to blending, syllables, words, sentences, and full reading. The program uses a multisensory approach (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) so children see, hear, say, and write as they learn.
Core Program Component
The heart of the program is the PAF Teacher’s Handbook (recently updated to coordinate with the PAF Readers). It provides:
- Complete methodology and teaching framework
- Detailed lesson plans and templates
- Curriculum sequence showing how all components fit together
- Proficiency tests and assessment tools
- Handwriting instruction appendix
What the Program Covers
- Phonics and decoding
- Reading with decodable text (PAF Reading Series or older Merrill Readers for higher levels)
- Spelling and dictation
- Handwriting
- Grammar concepts
There are 215 carefully sequenced levels/lessons, providing thorough practice and reinforcement. When started in kindergarten or first grade, PAF is highly effective at preventing reading difficulties in at-risk students.
Who It’s For
- Beginning reading instruction (K–3)
- Remedial work for older students with gaps
- Students who benefit from explicit, structured, multisensory teaching
Preventing Academic Failure Reading is a thorough, research-supported program that
integrates multiple language arts skills into one cohesive system. It requires
minimal teacher prep once you’re familiar with the handbook and delivers strong
results for a wide range of learners.
Browse the full PAF program components, including the Teacher’s Handbook, Readers, and Skills Books below!
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-3 |
| Brand: | Preventing Academic Failure |
| ISBN: | 9780838851340 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 1 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.2 |
