Reading / Phonics

The Age 5-7 level is for beginning readers. Before beginning this level, your child should be able to:

• Recognize upper and lower case letters
• Write upper and lower case letters
• Identify the sounds of the letters

* If your child has not mastered these skills you may consider starting with our Age 4-5 level where these skills are taught.

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• Age 5-7 Reading Samples (Reading samples are near the bottom of the page)

Students will be ready for the Age 6-8 level after they complete the Age 5-7 level. Before beginning this level, your child should be able to:

• Read short and long vowel spellings
• Recognize common blends and digraphs
• Read R-controlled vowels
• Read and comprehend simple early readers
• Write simple sentences independently

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• Age 6-8 Reading Samples (Reading samples are near the bottom of the page)