Grade ToEighth Grade
SynopsisBlast Off to Reading is a complete reading program for those students who have dyslexia or for those who simply struggle to read. This Orton-Gillingham based program will systematically take your student from the most basic units of sounds to multi-syllable, complex words in 50 lessons. Each lesson is created to include a new sound or rule and a reading task followed by several exercises, which review concepts taught in that lesson as well as those taught previously. This provides the perfect blend of reading and writing, with review, while the student learns to become aware of sounds and how they are put together to form words. After every ten lessons is a review section to further go over concepts just learned. This full colored program, with its large text and layout is created to be visually appealing to children. This Program Includes: 1. A section on how to combat letter and number reversals. 2. Supplemental lists in the back of the book for older students who have larger vocabularies. 3. On-line spelling drills, for the dictation portion of the lessons. 4. Flash Cards (available at the author's website)., Blast Off to Reading is a complete, structured reading program with an online web app available to augment the program, which includes fun games and teaching tools. The web app is available at no extra cost (go to BlastOffToReading dot com for the web app).This step-by-step reading program is perfect for any child, especially for those with learning delays, speech problems, those with dyslexia, or for those who simply struggle to read.This multisensory, Orton-Gillingham based program will systematically teach your child to read starting from the most basic units of sounds to multi-syllable, complex words in just 50 lessons. No training needed.Each lesson includes a new sound or rule, followed by several exercises, which review concepts taught in the lesson as well as those taught previously. If you choose to use the *web app that accompanies this program, the lesson will instruct you on what game to play. This provides the perfect blend of reading and writing with review. Your student will become aware of sounds and how they are put together to form words.This book is colorful, with large text and a simple layout that is created to be visually appealing to children., Blast Off to Reading! is designed for children, ages 7-13, who are reading below grade level. This is for children who have dyslexia, speech delays, auditory processing disorder (APD), and other learning difficulties. This multisensory, Orton-Gillingham based program will systematically teach your child to read starting from the most basic units of sounds to multi-syllable, complex words in just 50 lessons. Each lesson includes a new sound or rule, followed by several exercises, which review concepts taught in the lesson as well as those taught previously. This provides the perfect blend of reading and writing with review. Your student will become aware of sounds and how they are put together to form words. Why Use Blast Off to Reading The program is highly structured, gradually building up on what was taught. This program, while covering topics taught to younger students, is made for the maturity level of this age group (7-13). The lessons are easy to implement, little to no lesson planning is needed. This book is colorful, with large text and a simple layout that is created to be visually appealing to children. There is an answer key included, so if you aren't sure, you can always check. Spelling is also addressed. The back of the book includes the complete phonics reference chart (all of the sounds taught) for a quick review or reference. There are teaching tools and online activities to augment this program available at the Blast Off to Learning website. Who Can Use This Program Parents, family members, or anyone who can work with the child on a consistent basis. Tutors - This program is easy to implement, just begin your session where you left off. Teachers - This program can be used with small groups; however, it's recommended to use the lesson slides to present the lessons.