My Book of Reading Skills: Phonics
My Book Of Reading Skills Series
What’s inside...
This educational book is part of the Kumon My Book of Reading Skills series designed to enhance young readers' phonics skills by focusing on sound and letter recognition through engaging stories and activities. The series introduces early literacy concepts such as vowel and consonant sounds, sight words, and more. The first two books, My Book of Reading Easy Phonics and My Book of Reading Phonics, help children develop skills like recognizing consonant letter sounds, short and long vowel sounds, and consonant combination sounds like 'ch.' The goal is to teach children common phoneme sounds and their sound-letter relationships to help them decode new words, building a strong foundation in literacy.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-6
Length
96 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds do the letters make when we put them together?
Can you think of other words that start with the same sound?
How does reading this book make you feel about learning new words?
What was the most fun word to read in this book and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts about the phonics they’re learning. Be patient and listen attentively to their responses. Celebrate their successes, no matter how small, to boost their confidence. Connect the phonics skills to everyday activities, like reading signs or labels, to make learning more relevant and fun.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Letter Recognition
Explanation: Through engaging phonics exercises, 'My Book of Reading Skills: Phonics' introduces children to the alphabet and the basic sounds each letter makes.
Real-World Application: This foundational skill helps children identify letters in everyday settings, such as reading signs, labels, and simple books, enhancing early reading confidence.
Example Lesson: Sound Association
Explanation: The book uses fun and interactive methods to teach children how to connect sounds to corresponding letters, crucial in developing reading skills.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this by sounding out words during daily activities, aiding in their ability to read independently and aloud.
Example Lesson: Blending Sounds
Explanation: Children learn how to blend sounds to form words through step-by-step examples in the book, making the reading process smoother and more enjoyable.
Real-World Application: This skill is applied when children encounter new words in their reading material or in their environment, assisting them in becoming fluent readers.
Example Lesson: Reading Fluency
Explanation: The repetitive and guided practice provided in the book helps children improve their speed and accuracy in reading.
Real-World Application: Enhanced reading fluency allows children to read classroom materials, instructions, and storybooks more effectively, promoting academic and personal growth.