Plaid Phonics Systematic Phonics Resource for K–6

Beginning with phonemic and phonological awareness, Plaid Phonics builds foundational phonetic skills in Grades K–3. In Grades 4–6, the instructional focus transitions from phonics to word study, integrating writing, spelling, reading, and vocabulary practice.

Systematic phonics instruction to support the Science of Reading.
Multisensory activities designed to support a diverse range of learners.
Phonics skills integrated with vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and critical thinking activities.
Spelling Workout is the research-based spelling instruction solution that takes a phonetic and structural approach for K–8.

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Systematic Phonics Instruction

An abundance of phonics practice, review, and word-building opportunities to help students become fluent readers.

Student Workbooks
Teacher Resource Guide

Student Workbooks

Consumable, full-colour Student Workbooks are available for Grades K–6. Organized by thematic units, the lessons are flexible and easy-to-personalize based on learning needs. Students generally complete three to six lessons per week.

Teacher Resource Guide

A spiral-bound Teacher Resource Guide at each grade level features a detailed scope and sequence, unit themes, and instructional plans for every lesson. Lessons include a quick planner, skills objective, background, activities, and explicit instruction for the skill being taught. Pre-tests, post-tests, and an answer key are provided.

Spelling Workout

A Spelling Resource That Works

Spelling Workout
Practice-Based Student Workbooks
Developmental Spelling Word Lists
Flexible, Research-Based Instructional Plan

Spelling Workout

Spelling Workout is a research-based K–8 learning solution that takes a phonetic and structural approach to spelling instruction. This approach supports the strong relationship among reading, writing, and spelling.

The Spelling Workout resource:

is developmental and systematically advances students from simple sound-letter relationships to more complex spelling patterns
includes cross-curriculuar reading passages, high-interest writing activities, and skill-based games that will enhance students’ literacy skills and develop a deeper understanding of the English language

Practice-Based Student Workbooks

The Spelling Workout Student Workbook at each grade level provides thirty-six lessons with ample room for spelling practice, reading, writing, and proofreading exercises. Lesson emphasis is on spelling strategies, developing vocabulary, practising correct word usage, and understanding word derivations. Activities such as crosswords, riddles, and word search puzzles engage students in learning.

Developmental Spelling Word Lists

Each lesson in Spelling Workout focuses on a list of twenty words that relate to an organizing spelling principle, pattern, or origin. A list of bonus words is provided from across the resource.

Word lists include:

Frequently misspelled words
Application to students’ academic experiences
Introduction to new or unfamiliar vocabulary
Visual structural similarity (consonant and vowel patterns)
Relationship groupings (prefixes, roots, subject areas, etc.)

Flexible, Research-Based Instructional Plan

The Spelling Workout Teacher's Edition is designed with flexibility in mind, and includes both a 5-day and 3-day plan. Teaching strategies are also provided to reinforce spelling skills with other resource areas throughout the day. Spelling Workout uses a traditional test-study-test method of teaching spelling. The student first takes a pretest of words that have not yet been introduced. Under the direction of the teacher, the student then corrects the test, rewriting correctly any word that has been missed. This approach provides opportunities for students to analyze spelling mistakes and discover spelling patterns.

The Teacher's Edition includes: