PHONICS DEFINED. Phonics is the study of the 44 elementary speech sounds used in American English, the letters which represent them, and the method of learning to read by using them. Phonics is the connecting link between the spoken and the written word. This level is designed specifically for four year olds. After completing the daily lesson in Phonics Lessons for Flashcards 1-31, refer to the Phonics Workbook Instructions & Answer Key: Level A:1 for instructions to help your student complete the workbook assignment. Children will practice printing the letters of the alphabet, develop letter/sound discrimination, plus learn how to read and spell one-syllable words containing short vowels. Teaching phonics is easy! Step-by-step guidance is provided so that even a novice can achieve great success. In addition to reading skills, you will also systematically be instructed in how to teach spelling, grammar, writing, and penmanship. CHRIST- CENTERED CURRICULUM FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD: It is uniquely scriptural, academically superior (have been tested for two decades and has blessed by many Christian home schoolers) and easily learned. We highly recomend it.