If everyone knew how easy and fast this book works and how inexpensive it is, it would put the more costly programs right out of business. Our school serves a diverse socioeconomic population with many students on the free lunch program and living in subsidized housing, coming to school totally unprepared to learn. It has helped meet the needs of both children and adults in our vision and academic program. It readily fits in with our existing material without having to change our teaching methods or purchase any extras. The riddles, proverbs, and drawings add visual and auditory aids to each lesson.
Frequent reviews provide quick assessment and confidence as each skill is built upon.
It can be used with any age, beginning or remedial. Older students would not find this manual insulting or babyish. If you want a no-frills approach to phonics that almost teaches itself, this book is certainly worth considering. Now my teacher colleagues are also using it, as well as parents wanting to help their children read at home. Explicit phonics along with blending instruction are the keys to this success.