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We spend a lot of time reading and writing.

We use the Spaulding program to teach the sounds and letters. Each child moves through the process at his own pace. For example, one child might be working on "m" and "c," while another child is working on "mop" and "cop." 

We also emphasize sight words, such as Mom, love, and the. The children enjoy pointing out their sight words whenever they see them: in a book, on a sign, even in a recipe. They really like combining their words to write sentences. 

​To practice reading words, sentences, and paragraphs, we use Reading A to Z and the Harcourt Trophy program. We work on decoding (breaking words down), fluency (speed and comfort) and comprehension (understanding). We also study genres, themes, and story development.

We also love writing. Children depict stories with squiggles, then pictures, then letters, then words, then entire sentences. We encourage both handwriting and creative writing through fun, motivational activities.

The below pictures show the many ways we practice reading and writing. Learning these skills well at a young age is key to future academic success.

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Listen as little Chloe spells her name!