First Start Reading, Teacher Guide

This comprehensive teacher guide serves as an essential resource for educators aiming to foster early reading skills in young learners. It integrates the foundational elements of phonics, helping students to grasp consonants and both short and long vowel sounds. With a curriculum designed to introduce 45 common words, it ensures children build a robust vocabulary from the outset.

Cheryl Lowe and Starr Steinbach have meticulously crafted guidelines that are practical and easy to implement, making them ideal for teachers navigating early literacy. The focus on manuscript printing further aids in developing fine motor skills, promoting not just reading but also writing abilities in young students.