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Welcome to the
Hooked on Phonics
Get Ready to Read
Letter Sounds program.

This research-based system will help you teach your child the basics they need to get ready for a lifetime of reading.

(For Children who already know the letter sounds abc)

(For Children who already know the letter sounds abc)

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What`s in a program

Research shows that learning letter names and understanding that words are made up of individual sounds provides a powerful basis for reading success.

In fact, phonemic awareness-the ability to understand and hear that words are made of discrete sounds or phonemes-is the single best predictor of success at learning to read.

Hooked on Phonics Get Ready to Read was designed with this in mind. The entire program focuses on a systematic approach to teach children the basics of uppercase and lowercase letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and letter sounds.

What`s in a program
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UK spellings and lowercase letters.


More than 2 million families and thousands of schools have turned to Hooked on Phonics in the USA

The Workbook

The Workbook

The workbook helps your child learn letter sounds. Alphabet Actions are demonstrated by Pop Fox, and help your child remember letter sounds.
Alphabet Town poems help your child practice these sounds.
Suggested activities and games engage your child in play, which is an effective way for young children to learn.

The Letter Sounds CD

The Letter Sounds CD


The Letter Sounds CD-ROM includes more than 50 songs and games for practice and review of letter sounds.

The alphabet poster

The alphabet poster


The alphabet poster gives your child a visual reference as they learn to identify and name each letter sound. Hang the poster in a place that's easy for your child to see and reach while practicing letter sounds.

Letter and Picture Cards

Letter and Picture Cards


You'll find two sets of red lowercase letter cards and a set of picture cards to use in the games described in the workbook to help your child learn letter sounds.

Letter Blocks

Letter Blocks

A set of 26 lowercase letter blocks gives your child practice with letter sounds during structured activities and play.

Progress Poster and Stickers

Progress Poster and Stickers

A progress poster helps you and your child track progress and celebrate each success.

Help your child write their name on the progress poster and hang it in a place that's easy for them to see and reach.

Celebrate each success with a star!

My Hooked on Phonics Dictionary

My Hooked on Phonics Dictionary

My Hooked on Phonics Dictionary features more than 300 colourful illustrations and definitions.

Use this dictionary as a starting point as you and your child begin to discover the wonder of words.

Your child can personalize this dictionary by creating their own drawings, letters, or words on the chalkboard pages.

Get Ready to Read

What`s in a lesson?

Follow these simple guidelines for a 15- to 20-minute session with your child. Begin each session with a warm-up to practice previously learned skills.

Learn and practice new skills.Then end each session by playing a game and celebrating success.

Learn  (5-7 minutes)


Start each session by reviewing skills with something easy and fun. Then continue where you left off in the workbook.
Learn a new letter sound using the workbook and CD-ROM.

Practice  (5-7 minutes)


Practice what you've learned:

  • Read the Alphabet Town poems in the workbook to your child.
  • Sing along with the songs on the CD-ROM.

Play  (5-7 minutes)

Use the letter blocks, letter cards, or picture cards to play a game with your child.
Celebrate with a sticker on the progress poster!

Hooked on Phonics

What`s Inside?

  • 1 interactive CD-ROM with games and original alphabet songs

What`s Inside?

  • 26 letter blocks
  • 1 workbook that includes Alphabet Actions and Alphabet Town poems
  • 1 set of letter flash cards
  • 100 picture cards
  • My `Hooked on Phonics' Dictionary
  • Alphabet Poster
  • Progress poster and stickers
  • Parent`s guide

About the CD-ROM

The Hooked on Phonics Get Ready to Read Letter Sounds CD-ROM is the interactive companion to the Get Ready to Read-Letter Sounds program.

This fun, practice component is designed to be used together with the workbooks and games to help pre-readers master essential skills and build a foundation for reading success.
Your child will have fun learning the songs and playing games that help teach letter sounds.

How to use the CD-ROM component with your Hooked on Phonics Get Ready to Read-Letter Sounds program:

As you introduce each letter sound in the workbook:

  • Refer to the songs on the CD-ROM to reinforce the skills your child is learning.
  • Play the songs after your child learns the letter sound. Your child will see the corresponding letter displayed on the screen as he listens to the letter sound in the song.
  • Match the songs you play on the CD-ROM to the lessons you are practicing in the workbook. Make sure your child has mastered the current letter sound before trying to move on to the next.
  • After your child has learned all the letter sounds, play the letter sound games as a reward or to review.
  • Click on the "I did it!" star to celebrate your child's success.

 

Letter Sound Games
(on the CD)

Educational Benefit

This activity provides practice in letter sounds, which is a critical step in learning to read.

Letter Sound Games

Click on the letter that Pop Fox asks for.

The letter sound games focus on identifying letter sounds in relation to their letter name.

Pop Fox says a letter sound, and your child tries to click on the matching letter.

The "ABC game" focuses on matching sounds to uppercase letters, and the "abc game" focuses on matching sounds to lowercase letters.

My Letter
Adventure Map

My Letter

The letters on the Map follow the same order as the sessions in the workbook and the progress poster.

Each letter on the Map represents the same letter sound in the workbook, giving your child practice recognizing and hearing the letter sound.
This letter sound on the Map also leads to two songs that feature the letter sound your child is learning. While listening to the songs, an example of the selected letter sound displays on the screen, giving your child a visual reminder of the letter sound.
Encourage your child to stand up, sing, and move to the music.
Click to hear examples from the CD-ROM