{"product_id":"art-of-reading-stage-3","title":"Art Of Reading Stage 3 (Physical Book)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eStage 3 is the final stage of The Art of Reading and will transition your first grader into independent reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll your lessons, activities and readers are included in one book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOver the course of Stage 3, your child will move from reading one-syllable words to decoding complex 3+ syllable words. Stage 3 completes the introduction of the remaining digraphs and introduces soft C and G, giving your child a fuller picture of how letters and letter combinations work together in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA major focus of Stage 3 is syllable division and the schwa. Your child will learn to break longer words into syllables according to speech patterns, critically listen to the vowel sounds within each syllable, and apply previously learned phonics patterns to decode unfamiliar words with layered phonics concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe approach to syllable division in this program is very different to other programs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe conventional method has too many exceptions and contradictions, and for struggling readers that inconsistency creates an unnecessary barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Art of Reading teaches syllable division according to natural speech cadence, using a consistent set of rules that apply across 99.99% of all words. In modern English, we read by a hybrid of syllables and morphology, and Stage 3 equips your child with tools to decode every word your child will encounter at this stage of reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBy the end of Stage 3, your child will be ready to leave controlled readers behind and transition into supported reading aloud of picture books independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach lesson is short and focused, designed to take only 10-20 minutes a day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLessons introduce one concept at a time, then reinforce it through hands-on activities and fully decodable readers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach activity page and reader allows your child to apply what they've just learned, while also reviewing previously taught material. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe readers include inbuilt comprehension questions to support understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eStage 3 also introduces morphology, replacing grammar activities with a systematic introduction to prefixes and suffixes, giving your child powerful tools for decoding and understanding longer words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eStage 3 includes a gradual, inbuilt transition path from controlled readers to real books. By the end of the program your child will be reading real books independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEverything is laid out for you in one easy-to-use book, including parent instructions, activities, and readers, all you need to do is follow the path.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book contains 122 days of lessons and is designed to be used 5 days a week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note you will need to use Frog and Toad books (or any I Can Read Level 2 books) at the very end of stage 3, the program will help transition your child from controlled readers and into real books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted Stage 3 (shipped within USA mainland and Canada)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease check scope and sequence carefully and reach out via the contact form if you have any questions about placement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foundations of Homeschool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306498867373,"sku":null,"price":94.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6892\/6637\/files\/AOR3001_1.jpg?v=1780966943","url":"https:\/\/shop.foundationsofhomeschool.com\/products\/art-of-reading-stage-3","provider":"Foundations of Homeschool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}