F
inally, I am proud to present the first of the all-new Alphabetti books.
- Gentle learning curve: Teaches the alphabet one letter at a time (except for the first book, which starts with several letters). This way, a child doesn't have to spend months memorizing the entire alphabet before learning how to use it.
- Easier than before: The new Alphabetti books now start with the alphabet letters that are EASIEST to learn. (The old Alphabetti books used a different system that, unfortunately, started with some of the harder-to-learn letters.) (I did not know this at the time.)
- Instant application: Children start reading as soon as they start learning the alphabet, as opposed to learning the alphabet and THEN learning how to read.
- Less frustration: Children only have to read the "big red words" (which only contain letters that they have learned so far). This builds confidence and teaches children to ENJOY reading.
- Starts with the lowercase letters: Lowercase letters comprise 95% of all written texts, and are (contrary to popular belief) easier to learn AND easier to write.
- Matching activity sheets: Improves retention by helping to "store" the letters/words into long term memory. Also helps develop the muscles and motor skills necessary for handwriting (which is taught later).
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The OLD Alphabetti books, if you are using them (or if you have an older child who needs more reading practice), are still available here.
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The All Cat ClubStory synopsis: A lonely cat builds a club to find some cat friends, only to have it "invaded" by a variety of animals. The story teaches five letters of the alphabet (c, a, t, s, m) and also teaches the concepts of tolerance, patience and the fruits of hard work.
Letters taught: c, a, t, s, m
Words taught: cat, sat, mat.
# of pages: 77 (story is told in three parts)
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| File | Description | File size |
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 Alphabetti Book 1 Activities.pdf | 437 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 1 - The All Cat Club.pdf | 549 kB |
Nat's Nine NosesStory synopsis: Nat the Cat takes his nine noses on a walk and gets a birthday surprise. The story teaches the letter 'n' and the difference between the letter 'n' and the letter 'm.'
Letters taught: n, n versus m
Words taught: nat, mat, cat, can, sat, am
# of pages: 63 (story is told in four parts)
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| File | Description | File size |
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| Book 2 Activity Worksheets EASIER.pdf | 477 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 2 - Nat's Nine Noses EASIER.pdf | 1261 kB |
Mac The MouseStory synopsis: Mac the Mouse tries to rescue his sister by being "nice" to the cat. The story practices (1) the letter 'm' and (2) recognizing a change in the LAST letter of a word, which changes the whole meaning of the word (for example: mac, man, mat).
Letters taught: No new letters.
"Easier" version: Focuses on the words mac, man, mat (no other words are highlighted). Recommended for very young children and children who are struggling to read.
Regular version: Words taught: mac, man, mat, cat, sat, at, am can.
# of pages: 52
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| File | Description | File size |
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| Alphabetti Book 3 - Mac The Mouse - EASIER version | 694 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 3 - Mac The Mouse - Regular Version | 694 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 3 - Activity Worksheets | 432 kB |
Dan The Dancing DeerStory synopsis: Dan The Dancing Deer gets into a "fix" when he tries to fix his broken radio. The story introduces the letter 'd.'
Letters taught: Letter 'd'
"Easier" version: Focuses on just two words - "dan" and "cat." Recommended for very young children and children who are struggling to read.
Regular version: Words taught: dan, can, man, cat, sat, am.
# of pages: 62
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| File | Description | File size |
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| Alphabetti Book 4 - Dan The Dancing Deer EASIER | 803 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 4 - Dan The Dancing Deer | 803 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 4 Activity Worksheets | 442 kB |
Sam The SealStory synopsis: Sam The Seal overcomes his fear of swimming when he encounters "endless elephants." This story practices the letter 's.'
Letters taught: Letter 's' (revisited for practice)
"Easier" version: Focuses on just two words - "sam" and "am." Recommended for very young children and children who are struggling to read.
Regular version: Words taught: sam, am, sat, dad, can.
# of pages: 46
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| File | Description | File size |
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| Alphabetti Book 5 - Sam The Seal EASIER | 783 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 5 - Sam The Seal | 784 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 5 Activity Worksheets | 444 kB |
Han The HippoStory synopsis: Han the Hippo learns self-acceptance after losing his hat. This story introduces the letter 'h.'
Letters taught: Letter 'h'
"Easier" version: None. (Only three words are "big red words" in this book.)
Regular version: Words taught: hat, han, am.
# of pages: 45
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| File | Description | File size |
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| Alphabetti Book 6, Han The Hippo | 629 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 6 Activity Worksheets | 441 kB |
Ed and TedStory synopsis: Hot-tempered Ted loses his fancy, schmancy pants when he tries to stop Dan the Deer from dancing. This story introduces the letter 'e.' (Short Vowel e)
Letters taught: Letter 'e'
"Easier" version: Only has the words 'ed' and 'ted.'
Regular version: Words taught: ed, ted, dan, at, cat.
# of pages: 41
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| File | Description | File size |
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| Alphabetti Book 7 Activity Worksheets | 452 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 7 - Ed and Ted - EASIER | 650 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 7 - Ed and Ted | 650 kB |
Len The LionStory synopsis: Len goes hunting for a "prize" to fill an empty spot on his trophy wall. Introduces the letter "L" and practices recognition of vowel changes in the middle of a word.
Letters taught: Lowercase Letter 'L'
"Easier" version: Only has the words "len" and "lan" (Len is a boy's name. Lan is a girl's name.)
Regular version: Words taught: len, lan, hat, at, am.
# of pages: 42
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| File | Description | File size |
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| Alphabetti Book 8 - Len The Lion | 766 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 8 - Len The Lion EASIER | 766 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 8 Activity Worksheets | 483 kB |
Al and HalStory synopsis: Al the sheep learns to change his messy ways. Practices the letter "L" at the end of words.
Letters taught: Lowercase Letter 'L' at the end of words.
"Easier" version: Only has the words "al" and "hal" (both are boy's names).
Regular version: Words taught: al, at, sat. hal, can.
# of pages: 28
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| File | Description | File size |
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| Alphabetti Book 9 - Al And Hal.pdf | 596 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 9 - Al And Hal EASIER | 596 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 9 Activity Worksheets | 466 kB |
Len And The MenStory synopsis: Len fights imaginary men in the bathroom.
Letters taught: Practices lowercase letter "e" and introduces the concept of plurals, especially "men" vs "man."
"Easier" version: Only highlights the words "len," "men" and "man."
Regular version: Words taught: len, men, man, at, am, can, dad, mat, sat.
# of pages: 45
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| File | Description | File size |
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| Alphabetti Book 10 -- Len And The Men | 866 kB | |
| Alphabetti Book 10 -- Len And The Men EASIER | 737 kB | |
| Book 10 Activity Worksheets - Len And The Men | 448 kB |
Ben's BedStory synopsis: Ben's bed saves Ben from the silly "Ella" elephants.
Letters taught: Practices the difference between 'b' and 'd.'
"Easier" version: Not applicable (only three words in the book).
Regular version: Words taught: ben, bed, dad.
# of pages: 41
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The next Alphabetti book will be available in about 3 or so weeks. Sorry for the delays on getting these books out -- the brand new Beginner Phonics books have been taking a lot more time than anticipated. :-(
| File | Description | File size |
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| Alphabetti Book 11 - Ben's Bed | 652 kB | |
| Book 11 Activity Worksheets - Ben's Bed | 446 kB |
