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Teach key literacy skills with individualized, hands-on materials.

For each literacy skill area listed below, online resources are provided. These sections first summarize the scope of the skills and scientific findings. Then essential skills within this category are discussed. Instructional steps and materials are given, along with links to Reading Manipulatives products that are related to the skills.

	PHONEMIC AWARENESS
	Hands-on, natural approaches are far more effective with young children, so manipulatives are ideal for developing phonemic awareness.
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	DECODING & BLENDING
	Manipulatives are optimal for imparting key phonics skills because they employ engaging strategies and provide plentiful practice.
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	STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
	Structural elements of words follow predictable patterns. Holistic materials help students to understand affixes and master syllabication rules.
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	FLUENCY
	Sight vocabulary acquisition advances fluent reading. Assembling scrambled sentences helps students to understand the structure of language.
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	VOCABULARY
	Vocabulary manipulatives build word knowledge with intuitive, holistic materials. Cloze sentences assure that students use words in properly context.
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	COMPREHENSION
	Build key skills by providing extensive practice with manipulatives that check comprehension of reading selections. Some materials target critical reading.
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	COMMUNICATION
	Structured sets of skill-development cards assure that key grammar and writing concepts are taught. Manipulatives are used to advance some skills.
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