All About Reading is a scripted, open-and-go program developed for busy parents who want to teach reading in the most effective way possible. We all like an easy, well-thought-out curriculum for our kids that isn’t going to break the bank.
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All About Reading Curriculum
All About Reading is a truly multisensory program. Your student will stay actively involved in the learning process with activities that teach through sight, sound, and touch. Students tend to feel a sense of excitement in learning. And they should! They are learning how to think, explore, and grow in their abilities.
As far as preparation, it might take a little time to find an organizational style for you as the teacher to store materials or lay out a plan for how/when you want to teach.
You will want to do some prep work before you start lessons.
- Choose a magnetic board for using the magnetic tiles. You can use a large white dry-erase board.
- Tear apart the flashcards to store.
- Sort the tiles by group and store them in sandwich bags.
- A lot of parents choose to prep each day’s activity in a 3-ring binder, using a plastic protector sheet to store all materials for each day’s lesson.
The program recommends sticking to 20 minutes of instruction a day, although I noted that lots of parents stretch that to 30.
All About Reading Pre-Reading Program
- Designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners
- Builds a solid foundation for learning to read
- It feels like play, but your child will actually be learning essential pre-reading skills
All About Reading Level 1
- Covers letter sounds for A-Z, plus consonant teams TH, SH, CH, CK, NG, and NK
- Dozens of colorful activities and games reinforce the lessons
- Includes 52 full-color decodable stories that are sure to delight your child
Level 2
- Teaches 12 new phonograms, including EE, ER, AR, OR, OY, AW, and OW
- Colorful hands-on activities make the review time fun
- Includes 27 full-color decodable short stories, along with comprehension activities
All About Reading Level 3
- Students learn 16 new phonograms, including OA, IR, IGH, EW, KN, and TI
- Packed with colorful activities and games to keep kids motivated
- 25 full-color decodable stories help increase comprehension
Level 4
- This final level teaches 15 new phonograms, including EY, UI, PH, OUGH, SI, and RH
- Dozens of colorful activities teach comprehension skills and fluency
- Includes 29 full-color decodable stories that provide practice and build confidence
We want to be sure your child is placed at the correct level, and the placement tests are a great place to start.