A research-based program with impressive results!
- 33% of US fourth graders score below the basic level in reading.
- 66% of children who participate in the Nemours® BrightStart! program move into the typical range after completing the program
The Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success, Level 2 is an intensive and engaging supplemental curriculum specifically designed to teach foundational reading skills to beginning readers, especially those who are struggling with early literacy concepts. The Level 2 program guides beginning readers towards mastery of foundational reading skills without fear of failure. This exciting program implements Response to Intervention (RTI) in K-1 classrooms and is the perfect solution for Tier Two instruction. © 2012
The 36-lesson Level Two program includes proven strategies for small-group instruction, to develop:
- Print Awareness
- Letter Knowledge
- Phonological Awareness
- Phonemic Awareness
- Phonics
- Developmental Writing
- Oral Language
- Fluency
The Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Literacy Success: Level Two supplemental curriculum is an intensive and engaging program specifically designed to teach foundational reading skills to beginning readers, especially those who are struggling with early literacy concepts. The complete Level Two program guides children, kindergarten through first grade, towards mastery of foundational reading skills without fear of failure.
The 36-lesson program includes proven strategies for small-group instruction, to develop:
- Print Awareness
- Letter Knowledge
- Phonological Awareness
- Phonemic Awareness
- Phonics
- Developmental Writing
- Oral Language
- Fluency
Grade K - 1. Level Two Manipulatives kit is an essential component of the Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success Level Two. Each manipulative in this kit ties directly to one or more lessons, helping children learn wth fun, motivating, and developmentally appropriate activities.
Contents Include:
- Magnetic Soft Learning Letters (2 Sets) - 208 letters (4 sets of both upper and lowercase letters), approximate height of each letter is 1.75"
- Shatterproof Safety Mirrors (Set of 6) - explore light and reflection safely with these shatterproof mirrors, each mirror is 3" x 4"
- Letter Formation Sand Tray - practice letter writing with this solid 8" x 8" wooden box, the contrasting dark blue laminate bottom makes letters stand out clearly, and includes lid and fine grain sand
- Large Gel Writing Boards (Set of 6) - just write and erase with the magic stylus and watch the writing disappear, use over and over again to practice math skills, handwriting, spelling and sight word practice or just doodling
- Dry Erase Pocket (Set of 8)
- Rhyming Words Puzzles - matching provides an effective way to develop and improve student's reading and language skills, includes 30 puzzles
- Colored Craft Sticks (150 Pieces) - unlimited creative possibilities with these wooden craft sticks
- Magnetic Table Top Easel - this unique, double-sided easel fits conveniently on a tabletop and folds compact for storage, includes 2 magnetic dry erase boards (one plain, one lined), a book/marker ledge on each side, built-in tray with three removable tubs, and a detachable pocket chart, measures 19"H x 19"W x 17"D
- Student Magnifiers (Set of 12) - look and explore with safe, one-piece plastic magnifiers, handles sized just for small hands, 2.5x magnification
- Cubes Jar - includes 100 one inch wooden cubes in six different colors, plus storage container with snap on lid
- Big Dipper Large Grip Pencils (1 Dozen) - helps to develop fine motor skills while encouraging children to write and draw
- Feathers ( 1 oz.) - a huge assortment of bright feathers for craft projects, 1 oz. bag has 325 feathers
- Alphabet Bean Bags - perfect for a variety of learning games, this durable set includes 26 generously sized canvas beanbags with both uppercase and lowercase letters in 6 colors, each measures 4.5"
- Student Dry Erase Magnetic Board (Set of 4) - each board measures 9" x 12", great for independent student work
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K - 1 Beginning Reader. The perfect solution for RTI; this reading readiness program was designed to teach foundational reading skills to children at risk for reading failure. Explicit, systematic instruction and supportive dialogue provides the teacher a scaffolded guide for teaching reading with all the materials organized by lesson. © 2012
The Level Two Complete Program for Early Literacy Success includes:
- 36 Lesson plans with corresponding multisensory materials
- Over 300 foundational reading activities
- Learning Objectives aligned with Common Core State Standards
- Skill Development Checklists for progress monitoring (available online)
- Family Connection Component includes family letters and support activities to do at home (available in Spanish)
- Teacher's Guide offering in-depth instruction on how to use the Level Two Program
- Adaptive and Acclelerated Strategies
- Predictable Book Set
- Chart Book of rhymes and poems
- Manipulatives Kit
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