ENGLISH CURRICULUM, Grades K-5

ENGLISH - PHONICS
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GRADE
CURRICULUM

PUBLISHER
(Vendor)
COPYRIGHT
MEETS CA STANDARDS
PreK - 1 Zoo-phonics
Multi-sensory( including whole body kinesthetics) phonics and complete language arts program that uses a whole-brain approach to reading, writing, and spelling. Uses word families to teach spelling. Research-based. Basic or deluxe program, game CD-ROM, music CD, font CD, and wall charts. Homeschool or classroom versions.
http://www.zoo-phonics.com/		 Zoo-phonics    
PreK - 2 Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
Uses the Distar method of phonics.
Rainbow Resource Center: http://rainbowresource.com/
 Rainbow Resource Center
    
PreK - 2 Hooked on Phonics
Rainbow Resource Center: http://rainbowresource.com/		 Rainbow Resource Center    
2 - 6 Hooked on Phonics Master Reader
Instruction on reading multi-syllable words.
Rainbow Resource Center: http://rainbowresource.com/		 Rainbow Resource Center    
K - 2 Saxon Phonics K-2 Home Study Program
This phonics series spirals concepts the same way as their math program. It is a supplemental program designed to be used with any other reading program.
Rainbow Resource Center: http://rainbowresource.com/
 Rainbow Resource Center
    
K - 2 Phonics Pathways
Phonics instruction for beginners and remedial students.
Rainbow Resource Center: http://rainbowresource.com/
 Rainbow Resource Center    
K - 2 The Phonics Game
Multi-sensory approach to phonics. Phonetic Readers and CD-ROM's can be purchased in addition to the actual game.
     
K - 2 Go Phonics
Homeschool user-friendly. Orton-Gillingham based, multi-sensory phonics approach to reading, spelling, handwriting with strategies to prevent reversals, K-2 language arts, and creative writing. Great for all types of learning styles. 50 games, phonics readers and songs CD. Some items are sold separately from the basic program. Complete language arts program for grades K-2.
http://www.gophonics.com 		Go Phonics    
K - 3

Sing, Spell, Read, and Write
A homeschool favorite. Especially good for PreK - Kindergarten with its "ferris wheel" and songs to teach beginning sounds and blending. Spelling words are grouped into lists by the same sound (phoneme). Readers reinforce the spelling word lists through stories that emphasize the phoneme. I recommend the readers as a supplement to any reading program. While grammar and writing opportunities are provided, you will want to supplement those areas of this curriculum.
Level 1 Combo Kit: Grades 1-3
http://www.rainbowresource.com/

 Rainbow Resource Center    
K - 3

SIPPS (Systematic Instruction in Phoneme Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words)
John Shefflebine's very research-based reading skills program. This program will definitely give your child a strong and solid reading foundation in phonics, phonemic awareness, sight words, and multi-syllable reading instruction, and more. At one time a state adopted supplemental reading program. Scripted daily lessons use a combination of teacher-led whiteboard activities, beginning readers, and word and sound card drills depending upon the level. Placement tests determine starting level and starting level lesson. Includes supplemental fluency, spelling, and comprehension. Must be used in combination with other resources for a complete reading program. Ask your ES about the Routines and Sounds CD-ROM lets you see how to teach the drills.
Mid-kindergarten to mid-first grade: Beginning Level
http://www.devstu.org/page/welcome-to-dsc-public-web-site
Mid-first grade to mid-second grade: Extension Level
http://www.devstu.org/page/welcome-to-dsc-public-web-site
MId-second grade to mid-third grade: Challenge Level
http://www.devstu.org/page/welcome-to-dsc-public-web-site
Not all program components need to be purchased when used in the homeschool setting. Your ES can help you with what items to order.

 Developmental Studies Center    
K - 6 Writing Road to Reading
A homeschool favorite that is difficult to use without a little training. Many find the sequencing of instruction confusing, but the newer edition has addressed many of those issues. Based on the Orton-Gillingham research and Spalding methods, this program uses multi-sensory, phonics-based techniques to teach reading, spelling, and handwriting...all at the same time. The see it, hear it, say it, write it while saying it, and marking it techniques greatly increases retention. The one-stroke handwriting method is designed to prevent reversals in children who have dyslexic tendencies. It produces well constructed letter formation and an easy transition to cursive.
Rainbow Resource Center: http://www.rainbowresource.com/
A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/
 ~Rainbow Resource Center
~A Brighter Child		    
K - 6 Handbook for Writing Road to Reading
A guide to the sequential order of the instuction in the book, Writing Road to Reading.
Rainbow Resource Center: http://www.rainbowresource.com/		 Rainbow Resource Center    
K - 2 Phonics for Reading and Spelling (Bonnie Dettmer)
Based on the Orton-Gillingham research and Spalding methods of reading/spelling/handwriting. User-friendly scripted lessons.
Rainbow Resource Center: http://www.rainbowresource.com/
A Brighter Child: http://www.abrighterchild.com/
~Rainbow Resource Center
~A Brighter Child
    
K - 6 The Writing and Spelling Road to Reading and Thinking (The Riggs Institute)
Based on the Orton-Gillingham and Spalding methods of reading/spelling/handwriting. User-friendly scripted lessons. They have the most complete set of phonogram cards with the spelling rules on the back that can be used with any of the Orton-Gillingham and Spaulding programs. If you are using the one-stroke method of handwriting, their wall-chart is a must! They also make a 12" vinyl ruler with the phonograms and the upper and lower case letters on it...also recommended. The phonogram cards, one-stroke wall-chart, and vinyl ruler would complement any program using the Orton-Gillingham research and Spalding methods.
http://www.riggsinst.org/		 The Riggs Institute    
K - 6 Writing Road to Reading (Spalding Educational Institute)
Spalding methods of reading/spelling/handwriting based on the Orton-Gillingham research. Grade level teacher manuals and student workbooks make this version of the Writing Road to Reading program user-friendly. The phonogram cards are a must.
http://www.spalding.org 		Spalding Education International