PAth to Literacy

A Phonological Awareness Intervention for Young Children

Introduction

Developed for children ages 4 to 6 who need help with key early literacy skills, this supplemental curriculum builds phonological awareness and alphabet skills through fun activities that keep children engaged as they learn.

Product Details

Key Features

When young children struggle with phonological awareness and alphabet knowledge, how can you intervene early and prevent later reading difficulties? Get kids on the PAth to Literacy with this highly effective Tier 2 intervention. Young children will learn how to:

• blend and segment words
• identify first parts of words
• identify first sounds of words
• learn letter names
• master letter–sound correspondence

Implementation

Deliver PAth to Literacy right in your classroom to small groups of students who struggle with phonological awareness and alphabet skills. In just 10 to 15 minutes a day, you'll give students

• Scripted instruction. Using the included scripts and the word and picture cards, you'll play fun word games with your students. Children listen and respond to your prompts.
• Explicit teaching and modeling. You'll show your students word and picture cards with target words and sounds. Then you’ll model key skills for them by sounding out words and dissecting them through physical gestures.
• Multiple opportunities for practice. Each engaging, multisensory lesson encourages active participation and provides multiple chances for students to repeat sounds, observe actions, and answer questions.

All children in the group participate in 2 lessons each week; children needing additional support participate in a third lesson. The full curriculum consists of 36 lessons that take approximately 24-36 instructional days to complete.

Curriculum Components

PAth to Literacy includes:

• Teacher's manual with 36 lesson scripts, lesson data sheets, progress monitoring assessments, attendance record sheet, fidelity of implementation observation form and scoring guide
• More than 450 4-color instructional cards and word sheets
• Storage box with dividers
• Online materials

Resources and Links

Learn more about PAth to Literacy.

Learn about the complete Multitiered Interventions for Language & Literacy in Early Childhood (MILLIE™) product suite.

Reviews

Cecile Spector, Private Practice and Consultant - June 15, 2016

"Following PAth to Literacy's beautifully designed hierarchy of instruction is sure to strengthen the phonological awareness of preschoolers and kindergartners. Children will enjoy the colorful cards and the game-like format."

Additional Resources

• Program Overview
• Program at a Glance
• Read the Research
• 8 Strategies for Teaching Budding Readers

Sample Materials

• PAth to Literacy Sample Lesson
• PAth to Literacy Sample Instructional Cards
• PAth to Literacy Sample Assessment

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