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The 

Phonics 

Page

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Knowledge is Power


What Parents Need to Know


This is a link page, a hub with links to web pages and resources of special interest to parents. 


Math. 40L began its tutoring with math. While the majority of our efforts go towards resources for reading, math is also a foundational skill that many students need to strengthen in order to succeed.  Our math page focuses on math skills and facts.


Grade Level. According to the Nation’s Report Card, in 2022 only 33% of 4th grade students were proficient readers. These numbers are not always adequately conveyed to parents through report cards or state assessments. This page links to state level assessment information and several easy to administer grade level tests for your student.


Beginning Readers. This page explains how to teach a beginning reader with time tested methods based on science. 


Blending. Blending is a key element in phonics that seems easy, but is actually more complex than it seems. This page shows the how and why behind teaching blending. Blending is key to phonics and reading success.


Remedial Readers. Most remedial reading students have different challenges and strengths than beginning readers. This page explains how to work with them. There is also a link to the Teens and Adults page, who share similar strengths and challenges but also need a slightly different approach than a younger remedial student. 


Sight Words. This page explains the phonetic regularity of the most commonly taught Dolch sight words and Fry instant words. It explains why it is important to teach them with phonics and has downloadable PDFs with phonetic teaching instruction.


Phonics Games. There are many phonics games that are effective and efficient. You can extend your child’s learning time by adding useful games the the end of a lesson.


Writing. Many schools focus on quantity of writing without teaching the basics of writing. This page explains how to teach the underlying skills of good writing. It also has resources and information about teaching handwriting.








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