Spectrum workbooks are expertly designed to help students achieve success in every core subject area. Effective standards-based instruction-written by educational experts and partnered with engaging, grade-appropriate activities-provides specific reinforcement across a broad spectrum of core school subjects. In addition to easy-to-understand instruction, each workbook includes targeted practice and assessment and an answer key. Spectrum Phonics now offers nonfiction activities and includes a revised sequence for smooth transitioning between skills. Features: � Systematic phonics instruction and reinforcement � Emphasis on phonics and word study as building blocks in reading proficiency � Age-appropriate activities for reinforcing vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension Our proven Spectrum Phonics grade 1 workbook features 160 pages of age-appropriate activities for reinforcing vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension. Recently updated to current national testing standards, including nonfiction activities and a revised sequence for smooth transitioning between skills. This workbook for children ages 6 to 7 emphasizes phonics and word study as building blocks in reading proficiency. Phonics skills include: �Beginning and ending consonant sounds �Consonant blends �Short and long vowel sounds �Matching words and pictures �Consonant and vowel pairs �Rhyming sounds Our best-selling Spectrum Phonics series features age-appropriate workbooks for Kindergarten to grade 6. Developed with the latest standards-based teaching methods that provide targeted practice in fundamentals to ensure successful learning!