Learning the alphabet is the first step in a long life of reading and learning. The Alphabet Book from Memoria Press teaches little ones letter recognition and letter formation through tracing and writing individual letters, identifying pictures that start with a particular letter, identifying letters, and other beginning/ending sound activities. The back of the book contains reproducible practice sheets for students to practice writing common handwriting strokes, their name, and the alphabet. Instruction on pencil grip is provided; three reviews are also included.

This book is Part 1 of 2; it contains only instructions for letters A-I.

91 pages; book is consumable and non-reproducible except for sheets in the back. Preschool-Kindergarten.

Learning the alphabet is the first step in a long life of reading and learning. The Alphabet Book from Memoria Press teaches little ones letter recognition and letter formation through tracing and writing individual letters, identifying pictures that start with a particular letter, identifying letters, and other beginning/ending sound activities. The back of the book contains reproducible practice sheets for students to practice writing common handwriting strokes, their name, and the alphabet. Instruction on pencil grip is provided; three reviews and a comprehensive review are also included.

This book is Part 2 of 2; it contains only instructions for letters M-Z.

95 pages; book is consumable and non-reproducible except for sheets in the back. Preschool-Kindergarten.

A wonderful introduction to early language arts skills, First Start Reading covers consonants, short & long vowels, common words, and manuscript printing. Simple, effective, and reasonable, this enjoyable curriculum accompanies the lessons with artist-drawn coloring pictures and drawing pages for every letter. Your child will begin reading in the very first lesson as he or she progresses through five student books and two teacher's guides.

The teacher's manual will guide you through the program; reduced student pages are prominently placed at the top of the page; beneath, a scripted introduction and lesson are provided, incorporating letter names and sounds, ear training, letter formation with pencil checks, blendings, workbook exercises, reading comprehension questions, and other applicable exercises.

Workbook A features coloring pages with items with the same beginning letter as the accompanying handwriting page; students trace letters and can draw their own picture. Short stories are included in the back (with room to again draw a picture), and a word mastery list is provided.

Workbook B includes the letter pages, short stories, and word mastery list, as well as room to write in dictation exercises

Workbook C features handwriting practice that focuses more on words, longer stories, and a word mastery list.

Workbook D covers CVC common words, final consonant blends, and completing words.

Workbook D covers CVC common words, final consonant blends, and completing words.

Workbook E covers long vowel teams, soft c and g and the three sounds of y.

    This Kit Includes:
  • Teacher Guide A-D, 327 pages, softcover, with blackline masters
  • Teacher Guide E, 80 pages, softcover.
  • Workbook A, 68 pages, softcover.
  • Workbook B, 76 pages, softcover.
  • Workbook C, 106 pages, softcover.
  • Workbook D, 72 pages, softcover.
  • Workbook E, 80 pages, softcover.

Bring the stories you love from First Start Reading to life with the First Start Reading Storybooks!

These Storybooks feature the same targeted phonetic stories found in FSR set to beautifully illustrated black and white pictures to help students stay engaged as they read. The simple and easy to understand stories are designed to build your young learner’s fundamental skills as they develop their phonics and reading abilities. The illustrations on each page can be colored in and make these books the perfect companion to your phonics curriculum.

 First Start Reading is a complete phonics course that focuses on 3 important skills: 1) pencil grip and correct letter formation, 2) mastering one sound for each consonant and vowel first, and 3) mastering short and long vowel sounds, 3-letter words, consonant blends, long vowel teams, soft c and g, three sounds of y, and 67 common words. FSR teaches vowel/consonant blending and word families, eliminating the need for most phonics rules. Your child will learn by blending, tracing, and printing words. Most students begin reading sentences in the very first lesson! Once the student has mastered the basic phonics in the FSR series, he is ready to continue reading progress with real literature. Book A. 26 pages, softcover.

Bring the stories you love from First Start Reading to life with the First Start Reading Storybooks!

These Storybooks feature the same targeted phonetic stories found in FSR set to beautifully illustrated black and white pictures to help students stay engaged as they read. The simple and easy to understand stories are designed to build your young learner’s fundamental skills as they develop their phonics and reading abilities. The illustrations on each page can be colored in and make these books the perfect companion to your phonics curriculum.

 First Start Reading is a complete phonics course that focuses on 3 important skills: 1) pencil grip and correct letter formation, 2) mastering one sound for each consonant and vowel first, and 3) mastering short and long vowel sounds, 3-letter words, consonant blends, long vowel teams, soft c and g, three sounds of y, and 67 common words. FSR teaches vowel/consonant blending and word families, eliminating the need for most phonics rules. Your child will learn by blending, tracing, and printing words. Most students begin reading sentences in the very first lesson! Once the student has mastered the basic phonics in the FSR series, he is ready to continue reading progress with real literature. Book B. 26 pages, softcover.

Bring the stories you love from First Start Reading to life with the First Start Reading Storybooks!

These Storybooks feature the same targeted phonetic stories found in FSR set to beautifully illustrated black and white pictures to help students stay engaged as they read. The simple and easy to understand stories are designed to build your young learner’s fundamental skills as they develop their phonics and reading abilities. The illustrations on each page can be colored in and make these books the perfect companion to your phonics curriculum.

 First Start Reading is a complete phonics course that focuses on 3 important skills: 1) pencil grip and correct letter formation, 2) mastering one sound for each consonant and vowel first, and 3) mastering short and long vowel sounds, 3-letter words, consonant blends, long vowel teams, soft c and g, three sounds of y, and 67 common words. FSR teaches vowel/consonant blending and word families, eliminating the need for most phonics rules. Your child will learn by blending, tracing, and printing words. Most students begin reading sentences in the very first lesson! Once the student has mastered the basic phonics in the FSR series, he is ready to continue reading progress with real literature. Book C. 26 pages, softcover.

Bring the stories you love from First Start Reading to life with the First Start Reading 

These Storybooks feature the same targeted phonetic stories found in  FSR set to beautifully illustrated black and white pictures to help students stay engaged as they read. The simple and easy to understand stories are designed to build your young learner’s fundamental skills as they develop their phonics and reading abilities. The illustrations on each page can be colored in and make these books the perfect companion to your phonics curriculum.

First Start Reading is a complete phonics course that focuses on 3 important skills: 1) pencil grip and correct letter formation, 2) mastering one sound for each consonant and vowel first, and 3) mastering short and long vowel sounds, 3-letter words, consonant blends, long vowel teams, soft c and g, three sounds of y, and 67 common words. FSR teaches vowel/consonant blending and word families, eliminating the need for most phonics rules. Your child will learn by blending, tracing, and printing words. Most students begin reading sentences in the very first lesson! Once the student has mastered the basic phonics in the FSR series, he is ready to continue reading progress with real literature. Book D. 26 pages, softcover.

Bring the stories you love from First Start Reading to life with the First Start Reading Storybooks!

These Storybooks feature the same targeted phonetic stories found in FSR set to beautifully illustrated black and white pictures to help students stay engaged as they read. The simple and easy to understand stories are designed to build your young learner’s fundamental skills as they develop their phonics and reading abilities. The illustrations on each page can be colored in and make these books the perfect companion to your phonics curriculum.

 First Start Reading is a complete phonics course that focuses on 3 important skills: 1) pencil grip and correct letter formation, 2) mastering one sound for each consonant and vowel first, and 3) mastering short and long vowel sounds, 3-letter words, consonant blends, long vowel teams, soft c and g, three sounds of y, and 67 common words. FSR teaches vowel/consonant blending and word families, eliminating the need for most phonics rules. Your child will learn by blending, tracing, and printing words. Most students begin reading sentences in the very first lesson! Once the student has mastered the basic phonics in the FSR series, he is ready to continue reading progress with real literature. Book E. 26 pages, softcover.

This teacher's guide is designed to be used with First Start Reading Book E (not-included and sold-separately). Student book pages are reproduced with teacher lesson notes in the surrounding margin for simple, easy-to-do teaching times. Lessons include an introduction with semi-scripted dialogue and instructions on flashcards to use and directions for the workbook page; ear training, dictation, fluency, and other activities are also provided. Assessments are included throughout to evaluate fluency and speed. 80 pages, softcover.