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Improving Reading & Writing Skills

This department contains information and self-help materials related to improving reading and writing skills. The instructional materials capture the interest of children and teens while the fun activities keep them motivated to learn the skills they need to be successful.

Caps Commas, and Other Things
If you are looking for a flexible program to teach writing skills to your child, this book is for you. Activities are appropriate for regular, remedial and ESL students in grades 3 through 12. While the material is arranged sequentially, you can begin wherever the needs of your child dictate. Concentration is on: Capitalization and Punctuation (6 levels) and Written Expressions (4 levels). An Overview section for each level gives specific suggestions for developing individual lessons. (Book - $18.00)

Cues and Comprehension (Reading)
This series of 4 workbooks aids in developing visual skills needed for increased fluency and reading comprehension. Adaptable for group or independent study, the tests promote visual recognition, memory for words and word sequence and attention to word variations and punctuation. The books increase in difficulty and begin at approximately third grade reading level. (Books - $48.00)

Cursive Tracking
Carefully designed exercises for the student who has difficulty in the transition between manuscript and cursive writing. Equivalents are taught with manuscript and cursive letters in various positions - initial, medial, final, and in combination with other letters. The book is self-instructional and self-correcting. A student can work at his own speed, spot his own errors, and correct himself. In addition to teaching manuscript/cursive equivalents, the book is designed to improve visual discrimination, left-to-right directionality, and skill in following a line of type. (Book - $10.00)

Junior Phonics

Has Children Reading as Early as Three Years Old.
Starts with prereading skills and moves right on to full reading ability.
It's Fun, Easy and Effective.
Prepare your child to enter preschool, kindergarten or first grade ahead of the rest of the class! Give your children a head start in school with Junior Phonics. Studies and common sense show that children who develop early reading skills are often more successful in school and beyond! Plus they feel great about themselves! A delightful puppet character name "Ed" leads your child on a lively learning excursion through three entertaining videos that teach everything needed to be a superior reader. A colorful board game, cards, charts, reward stickers and more motivate your children to learn as they play. [Click here for more information] (Learning System - $159.95)

The Phonics Game

It's Fast, Fun and Effective!
Children, Teens & Adults are up to or above grade level in no time!
Perfect for Children and Teens with ADD or Learning Disabilities

The Phonics Game is an incredible learning tool. In a matter of hours, your children will be reading and spelling better than you ever imagined. Fun, yes! But The Phonics Game is also a complete, systematic, and explicit phonics teaching program for people of all ages! The card games cover all the rules of phonics and when to use them. In no time, your children will be sounding out words easily and fluently. In as little as 18 hours your child can be reading at or above grade level. Young children like it because it's a fun game. Older children and teenagers like it because it makes school easier! Excellent for children and teens with ADD or Learning Disabilities including Dyslexia.
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The Phonics Fun Zone Turn your computer in a Phonics Game tutor! The Phonics Fun Zone CD-ROM is a learning breakthrough, because it allows your children to practice their Phonics Game skills independently. Just pop it in and watch with pride as your children become reading "MegaStars!" (This is only sold as a supplement to the Phonic Game. It is not a stand alone phonics program.) (Learning System - Phonics Game With CD ROM - $249.90)

	Phonetic Readers Our new Phonetic Readers work so well..it's almost like outfitting your child's first books with training wheels! The Phonetic Readers were written expressly to follow the progress a child makes playing The Phonics Game. All 10 Phonetic Readers are entertaining, beautifully illustrated and just the right length to guarantee success! Your child's face will light up as he or she travels on a big tan van, rides along with Mat's bike, eats out a Joe's and dances with Celia, the turtle. (Learning System - Phonics Game With CD ROM & Phonetic Readers - $284.85)

Additional Resources Available From Our Associates
ADD Focus in association with amazon.com provides the following list of recommended books from their catalog. You can order any book on the list directly from amazon.com at 10% to 30% off the list price by clicking on the "Buy Now" button next to each selection.
The Read Aloud Handbook (All Ages) Since its initial publication in 1979, this highly acclaimed reference has informed parents and teachers across the nation and around the world of the importance of reading aloud to their children. This updated edition features lists of more than 12,000 titles, from picture books to novels, that are great for reading aloud. [Buy Now]
Building Blocks (All Ages) This book is designed specifically to help students improve their Reading, Comprehension, and Vocabulary Skills. Students using this book will achieve higher scores on state and national competency tests. The Building Blocks for Reading Proficiency Level B is designed for elementary students that are in second through sixth grade BUT reading at the first, second, or third grade level. There are four instructional sections contained in this book: Vocabulary, Comprehension, Read A Book, and Story Frames. Each section contains: Pre tests, Instructional Lessons, Practice Lessons, Extra Practice Lessons, and Post Tests [Buy Now]
Reading Smart Junior (All Ages) In READING SMART JUNIOR, our fearless young crew tries to outsmart an evil tycoon bent on ridding the world of books. Along the way, they are introduced to such literary fixtures as Huck Finn, Oliver Twist, and the March sisters from LITTLE WOMEN. The SMART JUNIOR series won the prestigious Parents' Choice Award in 1995 and again in 1997. [Buy Now]
99Ways To Get Kids To Love Writing (All Ages) Strong writing skills are essential for success in school, college, and on the job. In 99 Ways to Get Kids to Love Writing, educator Mary Leonhardt provides parents with practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to teach their children the fundamentals of writing and make it fun for them at the same time. [Buy Now]
99Ways To Get Kids To Love Reading (All Ages) The author of Parents Who Love Reading, Kids Who Don't now offers a cornucopia of simple, practical tips that will help children--no matter what their age or level of reading ability--learn to read. A separate section identifies books suited to different kinds of readers, such as girls who love horses, teenagers who like rock bands, and computer nuts. [Buy Now]
ADD Focus, in association with KBKids.com, provides the following list of recommended educational software from their catalog. To order any selection directly from KBKids.com click on the Buy Now! button.
Spelling Master (Ages 9-14) Spelling Master, geared toward children in grades 5-8, is the comprehensive approach to learning spelling, vocabulary and grammar. With engaging lessons, quizzes, arcade-style games and a mind-boggling spelling bee, this program goes beyond basic word drills and routine practice. [Buy Now]
Jump Start Spelling (Ages 5-8) In JumpStart Learning Games: Spelling, kids join CJ the lovable frog and his sidekick Edison the firefly from JumpStart 2nd Grade on a fantastic prehistoric spelling adventure. Kids help CJ navigate through approximately 10 levels of fast-paced arcade action to rescue poor Edison, who has been captured by misguided cavemen for his "illuminating" personality. Young adventurers will have a fun-filled time learning how to spell more than 600 words as they travel through jungles, mountains, rock faces, caves and swamps and encounter obstacles and spelling puzzles at every turn. [Buy Now]
Writing Tutor (Ages 12+) Writing Tutor is the creative coach every writer can use, no matter what the assignment. Writing Tutor shows you the way, from idea development to first draft to final edits and revisions. Writing Tutor's word and image databases help inspire ideas, while its exclusive writing tools help you to shape those ideas, formulate and organize key messages and create cohesive drafts. [Buy Now]
Reading Blaster Vocabulary (Ages 9-12) Reading Blaster Vocabulary, offers a comprehensive, in-depth system for readers in the 9 to 12 year old age group. The delightful characters and innovative activities are what make this program one of the best loved by young readers everywhere! With a step-by-step approach, adjustable skill levels and confidence-building challenges, we ensure reading and vocabulary success and enjoyment now and for years to come. [Buy Now]
Multimedia Vocabulary (Age 15+) This is a fun interactive program for high school students. It provides comprehensive coverage of over 1,200 words they should know, with an emphasis on words frequently found on the SAT, GRE, and other standardized tests. [Buy Now]
Reading Blaster (Ages 6-9) Come on down! Challenge of the Reading Gladiators wants YOU! Galactic game show hosts Ike and Rita lead the way to reading success through a series of problem-solving games and activities that help build vocabulary and reading comprehension. As players master new skills, they are awarded progressive chapters in three printable storybooks. Alphabetizing and sequencing to spelling and vocabulary, compound words, prefixes, and suffixes to antonyms, synonyms, and homonyms... seven exciting games and activities hone over 25 essential reading skills while providing out-of-this-world FUN! 2-player mode heats up the excitement and encourages cooperation while adventure story prizes motivate kids to keep improving. [Buy Now]
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