Research has shown that phonics instruction is a crucial component in helping children build the foundation of skills they need to become competent, confident readers. Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Kindergarten-1st Grade incorporates the latest reading and literacy research into proven strategies and activities that are as fresh and fun as they are effective, so kids will keep coming back for more! Designed for children ages 4 to 7, this award-winning program is bursting with meaningful phonics lessons that include:

• Beginning and ending sounds
• Short and long vowel sounds
• Sound combinations
• Basic word endings
• Simple sight words
• ...and many others

This easy-to-use program follows the learn-practice-read approach, which offers lots of engaging, interactive opportunities for young readers:

• Learn letter-sound relationships and sound combinations with audio CDs and colorful phonics flash cards.
• Practice putting letters and letter sounds together to make words with activity-packed and story-filled workbooks.
• Read from a library of original Hooked on Phonics books that feature focused vocabulary and inviting illustrations.

The leveled learning activities and books promote skills mastery by providing children with achievable goals and challenges, and the variety of multisensory materials will appeal to all learning styles—so every child has the opportunity to feel successful.

This learning kit includes:

• 3 workbooks with stories and activities
• 2 DVDs
• 22 Hooked on Phonics storybooks
• 6 audio CDs
• 3 progress posters to track learning success
• 2 sets of fun stickers
• 2 Parent's guides
• 8 flash card sets

United Through Reading recommended title