ETA hand2mind ® Announces the One and Only Manipulative-Based Phonics Program!
VERNON HILLS, IL, April 2002— ETA hand2mind introduces Reading Rods® Phonics for grades K–3—the newest addition to their award-winning line of educational products. Reading Rods Phonics is a comprehensive, full-year program that teaches the phonics skills students need, using manipulatives they will love!
The Reading Rods Phonics program utilizes the highly successful color-coded, interlocking Reading Rods, which have quickly become the favored manipulatives for reading instruction. In just two years, schools in over 25% of the nation’s school districts are using the product. Judith Weitzenkorn, a Title I Director in Massachusetts, says, "By being able to physically manipulate the rods, the children really mastered and retained the material. My students love using the Reading Rods. They just think that they are having fun. What a great way to camouflage learning!"
Building
on the popularity of Reading Rods, the manipulative-based
Reading Rods Phonics program provides a fresh, new approach
to teaching phonics by combining hands-on Reading Rods with
engaging Student Activity Books, easy-to-use teacher lessons,
and creative extension ideas. This interactive program will
keep students focused on key literacy skills, while making
learning to
read fun!
Additional Reading
Rods Phonics information.
About ETA hand2mind
Headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, ETA hand2mind is recognized as the premier publisher and pioneer of manipulatives-based education, with more than 8,000 supplemental math, reading, and science resources. Aligned to state and national standards, these products offer hands-on educational opportunities that engage students in learning and make teaching more effective for educators.
Londa Della 800-445-5985, ext. 5219
