K-1 COMPONENTS

SONIDOS

An average 1st grade class learns all the initial sounds within 4 weeks
Chanting a picture-to-sound chart quickly establishes a strong "association" or "link" between the picture and its beginning sound

After learning the first set of syllables in 1-3 lessons, children move immediately into the Cuentos component
A unique and novel way of teaching syllables: No more "ma, me, mi, mo, mu"!
Students learn 23 syllables at a time, instead of only the traditional 5
A review of all the consonants occurs naturally as students learn the syllables
Whole language strategies
Kinesthetic approach to blending and beginning reading
Student-centered and hands-on activities
Visual aids to assist children in seeing the relationship of the "parts" to the "whole"
Fluency through home study reading material
Mini-books for children to read and illustrate