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Week 12: Reading First Sentences and Rebuilding Confidence
Simple sight words can unlock the experience of reading an entire sentence. This week,
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Week 11: Expanding Vocabulary Through Small Steps
Everyday action words help children understand instructions and express what they are doing. This
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Week 10: Reading Short Vowels and Counting to Twenty
This week moved children from isolated letter sounds toward short-vowel word reading. We practiced
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Week 9: Completing the Alphabet and Managing Frustration
Completing the alphabet created an important milestone in the children’s literacy journey. This week
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Week 8: Recognizing Growth at the Midpoint
The midpoint of the program gave us an opportunity to review both skills and
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Week 7: Reading First Words Without Fear of Mistakes
Blending sounds into a word is a major step in early literacy. This week,
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Week 6: Blending Sounds and Making Addition Concrete
New concepts become more understandable when they connect to familiar people and visible objects.
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Week 5: Discovering Letters Through Sensory Play
Phonemic awareness can develop through movement, touch, color, and play—not only pencils and paper.
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Week 4: Building Trust Through Predictable Routines
Consistent routines can make a new learning environment feel understandable and secure. This week,
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Week 3: Learning Through the Body and Emotions
Children learn more effectively when they can recognize their bodies and regulate strong emotions.