First Reading Book walks a non-reader, who knows just the alphabet, to a reader, first of short-vowel books, in Section 1 - where we teach all of the short-vowels and consonant sounds, except /q/ - which, as you know, always takes the /u/, so we took that out and put that in Section 2 - Blends, Long-Vowels and Segmenting of Long Words. We also cover punctuation and some sight words in Section 2. In Section 1, we also have Reading Pages, Review Pages and "Phrase Reading Pages" - which help transition students from reading one word on a page to reading sentences The Teacher's Edition includes...

Pre-Phonics For Preschoolers bridges the gap between the alphabet and phonics, by giving them letter-sound manipulation (aka: phonological awareness), before they see it in print. 60 Lessons in 214 pages, with detailed Lesson Plans and Review / Assessment capabilities.

The Alphabet Book, Home School / Parent Edition 174 Pages, 8.5" x 11," Including Pre-Phonics and 2 Appendices: (1) Alphabet Flash Cards & (2) Chapter 1 of The Phonics Reading Book. >Pre-Phonics gives your student practice manipulating sounds before they see it in print >Includes Alphabet Flash Cards (to cut out and mount).

>Alphabet to Phonics, >Teacher's Edition, >Volume 3 - Long Vowels, Blends & Segmenting >After student's learn short-vowel reading skills in Volume 2, they're ready for more >Detailed & fun lesson plans >Review & student assessments >Systematic approach: from easier to harder. >No color - avoids distraction