Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Reading Revolution is a whole body, multiintelligence approach to reading instruction that integrates sensory motor activity into the reading process. The reading lessons are engaging, physically active, and fun! Games are used to create a fun learning experience and thus a stronger retention of material. Beginning in Kindergarten, the children are taught that vowels are scoops of ice cream and consonants are cookies. Therefore, words are made up of ice cream sandwiches. Initially the 26 letters of the alphabet are taught using "sound movements." Next, the two letter "partner" sounds are introduced. Partners are two letters that make one sound like ch, er, oa, and au. There are 35 partners to be learned. Finally, the "teams" are presented. Team sounds consist of three to five letters that combine to form one sound such as "cian" as in "magician." The method does not just focus on decoding, but is a balanced reading program covering all of the skills necessary for reading mastery including fluency and comprehension.Back to Top
At home, how can I reinforce what my student is learning in school?
A series of tapes called "Fletcher's Place" teach the basics of the program and are available to be checked out. Please contact Mrs. T. for details. These tapes are also available for sale. For more information visit readingrevolution.com.Back to Top