Q: How does Frontline Phonics differ from other phonics programs?
A:
Traditional phonics methodology will have a child learn just about all of the letters,
corresponding sounds, and many rules before it will have the child blending and learning to read.
And more recently, phonics has been branded as a program just for older children who are struggling with
reading. Frontline Phonics is a program for children who are learning to read for the first time, it is
guaranteed to give them a head start to reading. Unlike traditional methodology, Frontline Phonics
introduces reading and books after your child has learned eight of the most important letters
along with a few simple rules. Doing this gives your child success with reading in about 3 ½ weeks.
If you would like to research the difference between Frontline Phonics and Hooked on Phonics ™ or
The Phonics Game ™ we encourage you to visit their respective websites at www.hop.com and www.Games2Learn.com
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Q: What is an appropriate age for my child to begin Frontline Phonics?
A:
We recommend that Frontline Phonics be used with any child 3 to 7 years old. If
you have a child that is younger than three, use your best judgment to decide when is the
right time to teach your child to read. Some good signs that a child is ready to learn to
read are that he or she can communicate readily with you, and he or she shows an interest
in books and even tries to read them. Learn
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Q: How long is each lesson?
A:
Each Reading Instruction is designed to last between 15 to 20 minutes.
We recommend you teach a lesson every other day. Learn
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Q: How long does it take to finish the entire Frontline Phonics reading program?
A:
One of the great aspects of Frontline Phonics is that
you get to decide the teaching pace of each reading lesson plan
that works best for your child. A typical child will finish all
of the lessons in about five months and will finish all of the 43 books in about 6-7 months.
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Q:What's the next step after we finish the complete Frontline Phonics program?
A:
Practice makes perfect. So the best thing to do after your
child has a solid foundation in reading is to simply continue
reading with your child. After Frontline Phonics you will never
need to purchase another reading program, just continue on with
your child's preschool education. Learn
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Q: What's the difference between phonics and the whole language approach?
A:
The topic of phonics vs. whole language has actually been labeled the "Reading Wars,"
and there are volumes written about it. Briefly, phonics teaches children the different
phonemes (sounds) in the English language and the rules of how to blend (connect) these
sounds together. The whole language approach focuses on having children reading books
right away by giving them books where the words in the books are easily guessed by associating
them with pictures on the page. Then, through memorization and association, children learn
to read. Currently national studies suggest that no home school curriculum or preschool
lesson plan is complete with out phonics. Learn
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Q: What comes in the reading program?
A:
The Complete Reading Program comes with:
- 43 Exciting Phonics Readers
- Music CD with 34 Sing-a-Long Songs
- Reading Lesson Plan Manual
- Activity Workbook with Phonics Worksheets
- Instructional Video to guide you step by step
- 3 Flashcard Sets
- 31 Educational Game Pieces
- 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Q: To what reading grade level will Frontline Phonics take my child?
A:
The reading skills your child will learn while using
Frontline Phonics are usually associated with a beginning
3rd grade level of reading. What this technically means is
that by the end of the program, your child will be able to read full
sentences with long and short vowel sounds, the important digraphs,
and consonant blends. Learn
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Q: Who developed Frontline Phonics?
A:
Frontline Phonics was developed and fine-tuned in a preschool with trained
teachers and a variety of children over a 17-year period. Read
more about the interesting History of Frontline Phonics
Q: Do I have to have training as a teacher to have success with Frontline Phonics?
A:
No. Basically anyone can teach this program. The instructional video
will help you get started on the right foot. All the lessons are mapped
out for you in a step-by-step approach. In addition, you may also call us
and ask to speak to a reading coach, who can help you answer your questions
about the reading program.
Q: What do I do if my child wants to do more than three lessons a week?
A:
From our studies we have found that three lessons a week is a
good pace for most children because they get time to practice what
they have learned on the "off days." But as a parent, you know your child best,
so use your best judgment. Learn
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Q: Can this program teach an adult to read?
A:
Because Frontline Phonics was developed in a preschool with small
children, everything in the program is targeted to be at the level
of a small child. It is not suited to teach adults how to read, although
many adults have commented that they have strengthened their reading skills
by teaching the program to a child. Learn
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Q: What do I do if I have a child older than eight that still needs help with reading?
A:
One solution that has worked for many families is to have the older
child who is struggling help teach phonics to a child who is just starting
to read. This way the child who is struggling can improve his/her reading in
a non-confrontational way. It makes the struggling child the hero and is a positive
experience for all. Learn
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Q: How does your guarantee work?
A:
Frontline Phonics offers a 60-day full money-back guarantee
from the day that you purchase the program. You must be satisfied
with Frontline Phonics and if for any reason you are not, just
call us within the guarantee time for a return merchandise number.
When the package arrives at Frontline Phonics, the purchase
price of the program will be refunded to your account. Read
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Q: Does Frontline Phonics work in a classroom setting?
A:
Yes. Frontline Phonics was developed in a preschool classroom and has
taught thousands of children to read in a variety of classroom settings. Read
more about our Classroom Edition
Q: Do you have any other programs (Math, Science, Foreign Language, etc.)?
A: At this time we are strictly a reading company focusing on helping young children to start to read. However, we do have a newsletter that will keep you up to date with all Frontline Educational Products.
Q: Will this program work if my child has a learning disability (ADD, dyslexia, autism, etc.)?
A:
From our personal experience in a private preschool, we have had
success teaching children with ADD, ADHD, autism, Down syndrome, and dyslexia,
among other learning disabilities. We have done no official studies that prove
that this program will work with these learning disabilities. Every disability
varies in its severity and each child varies in maturity and cognitive/motor ability.
We encourage parents to be extra patient and supportive while teaching this program
to a child with any disability.
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Q: Will my child be bored if he/she already knows how to read by the time school starts?
A:
From our experience, more teachers know how to challenge a student than know
how to help a struggling student. So if your biggest worry is that your
child will be bored, you are doing very well as a parent.
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Q:How do I return the Program??
A:
We believe Frontline Phonics is a superior product and, if used
as outlined, will help your child begin reading within just
a few weeks. We stand behind this belief with a 60-day money-back
guarantee from the day you purchase the program. Before you
return Frontline Phonics we ask that you open and use the product
and contact our Coaches via the toll-free number provided with
the program. If, after completing these steps, you would like
to return Frontline Phonics, please call our Customer Service
Department at 888-440-5437 for a Return Authorization (RA) number.
All returns must be:
1. Postmarked within sixty (60) days of the Order Date, and
2. Have the RA number clearly marked on two sides of the outside
packaging.
The product must be returned at your expense via a carrier that
tracks packages (e.g. Federal Express, UPS). Frontline cannot be responsible
for lost packages and suggests you insure the package for the full
product price. Returns will not be accepted without a RA number. All
refunds will be for the product price only. Shipping and handling charges
are non-refundable.
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