Word Mastery (16 chapters) builds on letters and sounds and works on application within words, sentences, and reading, all while incorporating long vowels, syllables, blends, and digraphs. This book has an old world feel with a very straight-forward approach to teaching children to read. Book is consumable and reproducible.
Foundational Phonics Word Mastery Book Two 3E
Description
Book Two, Word Mastery, transitions students from building the "foundation to completing the house. It highlights the predictable relationships between letters and sounds in word families, and allows students to apply these relationships to both familiar and unfamiliar words, as they begin to read with fluency. Long vowel sounds, syllables, blends, and digraphs are gently incorporated in a logical, step-by-step process. Carefully crafted stories reinforce each concept, making reading a reward rather than a chore. This delightful book supplies all the tools needed to truly master reading.
Introduces
- Word Families
- Syllables
- Punctuation
- Rich Vocabulary
- Meaningful Copywork
- Delightful Literature
Contents
- 271 Page Spiral-Bound Workbook
- 16 Phonetically Arranged Chapters
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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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-3 |
| Brand: | Little Seedlings Press |
| Author: | Ariel Gunther |
| ISBN: | 9780997484267 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.875 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.65 |
