Decoding Chart vs Short Story App

Center for Innovation in Education Decoding Chart - Levels Dekodiphukan Description The ninth of the fourteen apps that comprise the Baratta-Lorton Reading Program. The Reading Program is a reading and writing curriculum for beginning readers and any child who has already experienced difficulty in learning to read. 99% unique – 100% effective - 100% free Background for the fourteen apps The Baratta-Lorton Reading Program also known as Dekodiphukan (pronounced decode if you can) was developed by the Center for Innovation in Education whose many other offerings include Mathematics Their Way, the first non-traditional math curriculum adopted in by the State of California. Dekodiphukan has been in use in classrooms across the United States and Canada since 1985. The Program has been used to teach thousands of children to read and to write regardless of background or supposed lack of reading readiness. To date, no child using the program in a classroom setting has ever failed to learn to read or to write. This Dekodiphukan reading and writing curriculum is now a series of fourteen apps plus a parent-guide for the iPad that, within a period of six months to a year (or occasionally a bit longer for some special needs children), will enable every child using it to read and to write. Reading with enjoyment. Writing creatively. Decoding Chart - LEVELS The ninth of the Fourteen Apps The Decoding Chart converts words written in sounds to words written in letters.  It is the vehicle for transitioning the child from sounds to letters.  Its use is introduced once the child can comfortably read and write phrases. The Chart contains the pictures of all forty-four sounds arranged in the same rows and in the same order within each row as they are in the Stamping app.  Beneath each sound picture are various ways that sound may be spelled.  The spellings listed beneath each sound appear in order of frequency of occurrence in the words which beginning readers are most likely to encounter. Each of the spellings that appear beneath the sound pictures are color coded.  The first spelling of each sound is coded white.  If a second spelling is listed, it is coded yellow.  Third spellings are red, fourth spellings are blue, fifth are green, sixth are brown, and seventh are purple.  The color codings indicate to the child which spelling is to be used to write the letters for a word. The Decoding Chart does not contain all possible spellings for each sound.  It does, however, contain the spellings that appear in ninety-five to ninety-eight percent of the words the child will encounter while learning to read and write. A parent guide to how to use the Decoding Chart is included in The Guide instructions for the Writing Worksheets. Two Apps and the Decoding Chart Download Chart – Levels The Decoding Chart-Levels app displays the chart in five different levels, each level matching one of the five levels of the Reading Program. Chart - Flip The Decoding Chart-Flip app displays half the chart on one side and half on the other side of a flip view. Download While the Decoding Chart is available in two app formats and moving between apps is possible with a double-click of the Home button on the iPad, the double-clicking process may not be easily managed by the child. A more child-accessible version of the Decoding Chart can be downloaded from the Center’s website and printed out. Decoding Chart Converts words in sounds to words in letters Introduced once the child can comfortably read phrases Available in two different app forms Also downloadable from the Center’s website Instructions for its use are included in The Guide’s Writing Worksheet instructions

Introduce your little ones to “Happy Bundee,” a charming short storybook app designed especially for preschool, nursery, and kindergarten children ages 3 to 7. This educational app is a fun introduction to children’s books, filled with moral lessons about sharing, kindness, and giving. Ideal for both home and school, it’s perfect for early learners. — KEY FEATURES FOR YOUNG LEARNERS * Read-to-Me Fun: This delightful app helps children start reading with gentle read-to-me narration while they learn about sharing, kindness, and early literacy skills through interactive storytelling. * Offline Learning & Audio: All content, including the read-aloud narration, text, voice, and picture elements, works completely offline—no internet required. * Interactive Picture Book Fun: Kids can tap, pull, pop, and drag elements in this delightful English-language book, turning reading into a hands-on activity. * Read-Along & Word Learning: Follow along with the story using highlighted words and clear English narration. Children can listen to the story aloud or practice reading with support, helping build vocabulary and early literacy skills. * Moral & Bible-Based Fable: Bundee the bunny learns that giving is better than hoarding. This app connects with biblical teachings and Bible stories about generosity, kindness, and putting heavenly treasures above earthly possessions. * Safe for Toddlers & Babies: With a kid-safe experience (no ads or in-app purchases), even nursery-age kids and toddlers can enjoy the story worry-free. * Perfect for Short Sessions: Great for 5-minute bedtime stories during quick educational moments throughout the day. * From Me to We: Children learn the value of sharing “from me to others” while enjoying a fun, animated experience. * Designed for Young Learners: Simple text, soft audio, and warm illustrations make it ideal for early learners ages 3 and up. * Start Having Fun: Enjoy a playful, game-like experience as you tap, pull, pop, and drag your way through the app. * Perfect for Early Readers: Happy Bundee is ideal for children taking their first steps toward independent reading. — EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS More than just a storybook, “Happy Bundee” is an educational tool that helps children understand empathy, generosity, and cooperation through age-appropriate storytelling. It’s a fun way to learn at home or at school, with engaging voice narration, colorful pictures, and easy-to-follow text. — BIBLE VERSE HIGHLIGHT “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
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