"Sing With Me ABC" works with basic letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and also with numbers and rhythm and rhyme. The books supplement any reading and music curriculum for pre-school and kindergarten. In this interview with author Bente Martinsen, she discusses how music is such a valuable part of the learning process, how the program was developed, her perspectives from Europe compared to the US, how the collaboration began with her co-author Solveig Pedersen; and FREE samples of how the program works with the letters A, N, P & the whole alphabet. If you have a question about the program, you are welcome to participate in our discussion group and ask a question.

Meet the Author - Linda Dobson
"Homeschooling: The Early Years"
Your Complete Guide to Successfully Homeschooling the 3- to 8- Year-Old Child
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Phonics Through Poetry:
Teaching Phonemic Awareness Using Poetry
by Babs Bell Hajdusiewicz

The best thing about this book is that the kids LOVE the poems. They are fun and catchy. There are many ideas for extension activities. You can even think of your own. Buy this book...you won't be sorry!

Phonics Learning System Think & Go
by Leap Frog

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Phonics Learning Center
What could be more fun than learning phonics with a smiling, talking frog? The Think and Go Phonics Learning System is a great way to get started reading. Six different learning games lead children through phonics basics such as identifying letters and their sounds, and spelling simple, three-letter words. Its bright colors and loud, cheerful voice make it particularly user-friendly and fun. Made with the assistance of Stanford University's Graduate School of Education, it's also a great learning tool.

Phonics Rhyming Families:
I Know It Book Grades 1-3
by Barbara Gregorich, Chris Cook (Illustrator), Joan Hoffman (Editor)
Reading level: Ages 4-8

also see: Phonics Center
School Zone's I KNOW IT! Learning Workbook series provides a resource for basic skills that are taught from kindergarten through sixth grade. Written by specialists, this title explores phonics and is organized so that both child and parent can understand the directions. Amusing illustrations enhance the learning process.

Blends Phonics Grades 1-3
(I Know It Books)
by Barbara Gregorich, Joan Hoffman, Chris Cook
Reading level: Ages 4-8

This workbook provides the extra practice beginning readers need with blends such as st and combination sounds such as sh. A variety of clever exercises involves children and makes learning fun. School Zone's I KNOW IT! Learning Workbook series provides a resource for basic skills that are taught from kindergarten through sixth grade. Written by specialists, these exciting workbooks are organized so that both child and parent can understand the directions. Amusing illustrations enhance the learning process.

Phonics 1
(Golden Step Ahead Workbook)
by Nora Doyle, Stephen R. Covey, Sharon Elzaurdia

McGraw-Hill/Phonics : Grade 1

This McGraw-Hill Junior AcademicTM workbook brings entertaining and educational material for the Grade 1 student in Phonics featuring the cast of the EmmyTM Award-winning AnimaniacsTM television series. 80 full-color pages including a full-color answer key.

Phonics: A Workbook for Ages 4-6
by Martha Cheney, Kerry Manwaring

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Winnie the Pooh Preschool
by Disney Interactive

Introduces 20 key skills for kids ages 2-4 Adjustable levels enhance child's personal growth Progress reports for parents Printable workbook reinforces what they've learned Kids interact with favorite characters, building self-esteem and social skills.

Meet the Author - June Oberlander
"Slow and Steady, Get Me Ready"
The How to Book That Grows with Your Child
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She is a retired Kindergarten teacher who taught kindergarten for 19 years in Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Her book gives a step-by-step approach on what you should do for your child during the first five years of life. Included in the interview are several excerpts reprinted from the book.

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