PROFICIENT READING
SKILLS ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO YOUR CHILD'S SUCCESS
If your child is just learning to read or is a struggling reader, then
the Smart Way
Reading foolproof phonics program is exactly what is needed. It's been scientifically proven that systematic and explicit phonics is the best way to teach reading and to improve reading skills.
Unfortunately, there are millions of children who struggle to achieve basic reading skills. As well, many children who can read still experience difficulty as they are missing very important basics. Without these in place, reading may never become an enjoyable and meaningful activity for them.
Your son or daughter may be one of these children. As a parent, this can be very upsetting and frustrating.
The Smart Way Reading and Spelling program is:
Guided - There are twenty-seven flip chart lesson books that guide a coach and student step by step through to completion.
Systematic and Explicit - Smart Way instruction follows a carefully selected sequence of letter-sound relationships that have been organized in a logical order (systematic) and provide the coach with scripted, precise directions (explicit).
Comprehensive- The program is based on the most exhausting scientific reading research ever conducted. Smart Way covers the key fundamentals necessary to develop strong reading skills with phonics instruction.
Dictionary Oriented - The program includes consistent use of an illustrated dictionary (covering every word used in the first 11 lessons) and a Webster's New World Student's Dictionary.
Multisensory- This research-validated methodology teaches through visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile pathways with continuous student and coach interaction.
Synthetic and Analytic- Smart Way includes both synthetic and analytic methods of instruction by presenting the parts of the language and how the parts work together to form a whole while also teaching the whole and how it breaks down into various components.
Effective- Most importantly, the Smart Way systematic and explicit phonics program was designed to be, and is, results-based.
"If I had to comment on the viability or effectiveness of the program, I would give a 100 percent approval rating."
- BL, School District Classroom Program Supervisor
Parental Support
Here are a few ways in which you can assist your child to learn:
Make sure that your child knows the names of the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make.
Keep writing pads, pencils, crayons and markers around and encourage your child to use them.
Have lots of books available, especially ones at the grade and interest level of your child.
Have children's reference books available, especially a student dictionary.
Read and re-read your (and their) favorite stories.
Ask questions about what your child reads: What is the story about? or How do you think it will end?
Take your child to the library.
Be positive! Your attitude toward your child's success is important.
The above high school student moved from a 4th grade reading level to college applicant using the Smart Way Reading and Spelling program.
