Learning Pyramid - Phonics - Frequently Asked Questions


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Answers to Our Most Frequently Asked Questions.

How Does the Learning Pyramid differ from other phonic programs?

Other phonic programs require children to independently drill words without being in sentence context. With Stories Based on Phonics, the student learns the phonic rule while reading a story. This builds the reader's self-confidence and provides a win-win situation.

What age is the Series for?

The Series is written for the beginning or the struggling reader. So, it is appropriate for a 4 or a 5 year old who knows their letter sounds and is ready to learn to read. Likewise, it is also appropriate for an older struggling reader to improve their reading skills. We have many young children, who have learned to read with the series. We also have many 4th and 5th grade students who use the series to improve their reading and understanding of phonic rules.

Who wrote this Series and why did she write it?

Ellen Whitman is a special educaion reading teacher who believes strongly in phonics. She began writing the stories five years ago to supplement her daughter's reading education when her daughter was in 2nd grade and a struggling reader.

Other frustrated parents asked for copies of the stories. Educators encouraged her to write more stories. As a result, Mrs. Whitman created Learning Pyramid to publish Stories Based on Phonics. Today her daughter and son both read above grade level and are consistently on the Honor Roll.

For the past few years Mrs. Whitman has been a Special Education Reading Teacher at a Middle School. She takes an active part in her children's education and extracurricular activities of soccer, band, ballroom dancing, and church.

A Personal Message from the Author:

Several years ago my daughter was a struggling reader in a whole language classroom who could not read unfamiliar words or spell. Being an educator and a very frustrated parent, I developed the stories to teach my daughter to read and learn phonics. Other programs required too much drilling of words.

Stories Based on Phonics gave us the personal rewards of reading while learning phonics providing positive reinforcement and self-confidence. Our daughter is now in the 7th grade receives A's in reading and spelling.

I know how frustrating it can be to want to help your child but not knowing how. I too wanted to help my child but I could not find a suitable program to help her.

Parents, you'll love the series because of the step by step framework. We tried to make it easy for you in working with your child.

Today in my middle school reading program, several of my remedial readers enjoy Stories Based on Phonics. This series provides them with the success and encouragement they need in order to strengthen their decoding skills.

Good Luck and Good Reading. I hope you enjoy our report on Tips on Helping Your Child Learn to Read. Let us hear from you, we welcome all your comments.

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