The Phonics Dance & GIVEAWAY!!!!

As a former 2nd grade teacher I struggled finding a fun, engaging, and EFFECTIVE way to teach my students phonics. I searched high and low for ideas and methods that might help me to succeed in teaching phonics. It wasn't until half way through my second year of teaching that I came across this website:

 THE PHONICS DANCE. 

After researching and then asking several colleagues in my school district about this program (which no one knew anything about) I decided to give it a whirl. Well folks, I was sold! I ordered the CD and the first lesson manual. It was right up my alley and my class LOVED it! It is SO engaging, fun, and INCREDIBLY EFFECTIVE! 

Here is a little explanation on what the Phonics Dance actually is:

"The Phonics Dance!™ is a quick and easy way for primary grade 

educators to teach phonics and increase the reading and writing skills 

of each and every student in your classroom. It is multilevel learning at 

its best, and can provide success for all students, regardless of their 

developmental level. This is a nationally recognized program which is 

based on research and meets the standards for the Leave no Child 

Behind Law.

This Six Step Program offers learning through cost free strategies that 

incorporate rhyme, movement and chant. Building on phonemic 

awareness, students become confident, successful writers. In the 

process they develop strong decoding skills through the use of 

“hunking and chunking” to build poise and fluency in reading. Learn 

how to use your word wall to teach all your language arts concepts!"

I think the most exciting thing about this program is that it actually makes learning Phonics understandable for children. It makes sense! Although this program is geared for teachers, it would be a great resource to use at home to supplement your child's learning. I'm thinking SUMMER! (hint hint) :) This program is created for children ages 4-10 (grades Pre-Kindergarten-3rd grade). If you are trying to help your child with reading and decoding words. This is an excellent investment! I would highly recommend buying the CD and book to start.

      

View THE PHONICS DANCE products page here: PRODUCTS

I also noticed that Virgina Dowd (creator and author) has made a CD for math. 

Hmmmm...I might just have to get that one!  

And just because we LOVE all of you SO much and love THE PHONICS DANCE so much...

For our EASTER GIVEAWAY we are going to give one lucky winner their very own PHONICS DANCE CD!!!

Here is how you can win this amazing CD:

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5. Leave a comment saying you have done all of the above and what feature you like most about our blog.

THANKS! Spread the word! Good luck!

The winner will be announced on Easter night!