Ready, Set, Read: Building a Love of Letters and Literacy through Fun Phonics Activities

An interactive program for teaching kids phonics and other key literacy skills, this book provides instructions for constructing hands-on alphabets for literacy lessons and play. Activities include drawing letters in applesauce, sand, nuts, and finger paint; experimenting with vocal sounds and feelings; and creating letter- and sound-themed crafts from inexpensive and easy-to-find materials. Using the ideas and activities from this book, children will be able to immerse themselves in the world of letters using all their senses.

Author Biography: Janet Chambers has taught reading and writing to children of all ages for 20 years. She lives in Northport, Alabama.