Introduction A Balanced Approach What You Need to Know about Phonics Before School Begins Activities from A to Z First Day of School Days 2-20 Lessons after Day 20 Teaching the Special Sounds of Phonograms Teaching Spelling through Dictation Using Basal Readers and Other Books Promoting Reading Readiness Vocabulary Flashcard Activities More Reading Strategies Reading at Home Creative Writing
Good reading skills are taught by using the children's own language, structured phonics, begining readers, books, poems and songs. Writing, spelling, listening and speaking are emphasized because they are an integral part of the reading process. This book offers a balanced approach that combines a systematic phonics programme with whole language and may be used with begining readers or literature books.