Alpha-Phonics A Primer for Beginning Readers - Softcover

Blumenfeld, Samuel L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0941995321 ISBN 13: 9780941995320

Publisher: Paradigm Company, 2015

Synopsis

This is the NEW 2019 version of Alpha-Phonics. Now at a SENSATIONALLY LOW, LOW PRICE. The ONE & ONLY ORIGINAL Alpha-Phonics! Used by tens of thousands since it was introduced in the late 1970's. Alpha-Phonics is probably the simplest, most effective, wonderfully priced phonics instruction programs available. HERE IS WHY IT WORKS SO WELL: IT IS SIMPLE!! There are only 44 phonograms (Sounds) the child needs to learn in order to read. Reading, contrary to what you have been told, is easy to teach because all you have to do is teach the student to SOUND OUT the words they want to read. At first they sound the words out aloud, later they do it in their head silently. That is ALL there is to teaching reading. MOM get this: All 128 Lessons in Alpha-Phonics are covered in ONLY 14 pages of instructions for you. Students begin with short vowels putting together simple words (Like a with m = am or a with s = as) and progress to the more advanced words. With Alpha-Phonics the beginner can be reading simple sentences by lesson three, and that can even be on the first day! Other reading instruction programs try to do way too much. They inject grammar, pictures and other material, needlessly complicating the task. Alpha-Phonics just teaches reading only. Alpha-Phonics has as a BONUS: you teach SPELLING easily as you go (through simple dictation). Alpha-Phonics easily introduces over 3,500 words in its simple 128 lessons. Some students can learn to read in only months. Alpha-Phonics also works very well for older students, even grown adults who need remediation. Is there a negative about Alpha-Phonics? Yes. In the past 30 years we have heard only one criticism (Only a few times). It is: Some Moms say they think their child can become bored when taught by Alpha-Phonics. Why? Parents have been convinced that learning has to be fun-time. They have been led to believe games, card decks, cartoons/pictures, spin the needle tricks, etc., make it fun. They feel they have to entertain their kids while teaching. But, this unnecessarily slows down the process. With Alpha-Phonics the student can actually be READING simple sentences even day ONE! Students do see lists of words in Alpha-Phonics lessons, but they QUICKLY are actually READING those words; they are accomplishing, instead of being entertained. The Bells and Whistles in other programs slow the process and cost time and money $$. The huge sense of success in actually reading quickly overcomes any other consideration. We almost forgot the SUPER BONUS: Many ADULTS become BETTER readers while teaching their child! The lessons for the Student are in LARGE TYPE on 8 ½ X11 pages meaning you can instruct him/her DIRECTLY from the book. Nothing need be copied on separate paper. Makes everything much easier than if it were on 5 X 8 pages. Alpha-Phonic is highly recommended by leading Homeschooling curriculum reviewers such as Mary Pride, Cathy Duffy, Karen Andreola. There are TWO DIGITAL versions of Alpha-Phonics: CD Rom version and Flash DRIVE version sold separately on Amazon for only $ 9.00. CD ROM version ISBN: 9780941995184.The new Flash Drive version ISBN: 9780941995412. Both Digital versions contain everything you find in the book plus sound of the author reading the instructions. Amazon also has a set of practice Readers and a practice Phonics Workbook to accompany Alpha-Phonics. The Alpha-Phonics and How To Tutor Little Companion READERS (10 books combined into one handy book): $ 19.95 (ISBN 9780941995344). They are specifically designed to follow along with the Alpha-Phonics book as you teach from it. The other resource is The Alpha-Phonics and How To Tutor Phonics Companion PRACTICE WORKBOOK: $ 19.95 (ISBN: 9780941995337). Designed to accompany the Alpha-Phonics book as you go through the lessons.NOTE: THE DIGITAL VERSIONS ARE FOR WINDOWS ONLY.

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Review:

Blumenfeld's classic phonics manual, provides comprehensive phonics instruction in a simple, straightforward manner. Rules presented along with lists of words, syllables, and, sentences. Solid phonics. Students practice quite a few lists, but move quickly into reading actual sentences. You now receive the book and CD ROM for the same price. -- Cathy Duffy "cathyduffyreviews.com 09/27/2012"

The lesson text is really large; something that definitely would catch the eye of a little person, and wouldn't seem so daunting. There really isn't much to complicate this program. It's direct and can be used in as little as 10 minutes a day. At only $ 34.95 I think it's a great deal for any parent looking to helping their child learn to read. -- Super Wife & Homeschool Mom "sweetphenomona.com 08/31/2012"

Alpha-Phonics. Four Thumbs Up! [From my twins recently turned 3] I am in AWE! Absolute awe! The oldest twin is reading 2 and 3 word sentences. She is always begging to read from the "big red book" and constantly asks to do more. I am truly impressed with Alpha-Phonics and highly recommend this book! There is also a CD that comes with it. -- Heather "secularhomeschooling.com 08/28/2012"

I love the simplicity of this program that now contains a CD ROM. Has no fancy bells & whistles that can distract a child learning to read (pictures distracted my son) The CD is a nice because the child can hear the proper pronunciation of the sound being introduced. You get both the spiral bound book and CD ROM at low price of $ 34.95 -- Jen, Hawiaii "chestnutgroveacademy.blogspot.com"

I didn't have access to it when my children were learning to read. It would have saved tears and frustration. It's a clear, simple, inexpensive systematic phonics program for beginners. Contains a book with Students' Lessons & Teacher's Manual, and CD ROM with sound. Like Cathy Duffy and Mary Pride I am pleased to recommend Alpha-Phonics. -- Annie Kate "anniekate.homeschoolreviews.com 09/27/2012"

I had the opportunity to use a curriculum recommended by Cathy Duffy [in 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum] called Alpha-Phonics. It's not flashy or trendy, but WORKS. It is basic, easy to use and is straightforward. Cade [son] took off with reading immediately. The best part is price. You get the curriculum on CD AND the book $ 35. -- Shara Anderson "blogging-mama.com/alpha-phonics 09/08/2012"

About the Author:

Alpha-Phonics author Dr. Samuel L. Blumenfeld is the celebrated author of many books on education. He has taught school in both public and private school settings. For many years he was an editor for New York publishing houses. He has been a sought after lecturer at numerous educational conferences and workshops. He has written articles for many publications and is heard frequently on radio and TV interview programs. He has traveled and spoken in every state in the USA, in Canada, and has spoken on every continent worldwide except Antarctica. He is a native New Yorker who has resided in suburban Boston, Massachusetts for years. His first book was published in the early 1970's. His books have been read by countless hundreds of thousands.

About this edition

• Publisher: Paradigm Company
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0941995321
• ISBN 13: 9780941995320
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180