Book excerpt: Teach phonics in just minutes a day with this innovative product line created by reading expert Rhonda Graff. Each box contains laminated cards that target and teach must-know concepts including short vowels, long vowels, blends, digraphs, and more. The front of each card introduces the skill focus while the back challenges kids to read a justright decodable story. Includes five copies of each card to facilitate group learning and a complete teaching guide. * Enables busy educators to teach key phonics concepts in a group setting with little or no prep!* Created by Rhonda Graff, a longtime mentor teacher and expert reading coach.* Many reading specialists suggest that a combination of leveled reading and explicit phonics instruction is the most effective way to teach reading--this product provides explicit phonics instruction.* Includes an easy-to-do assessment to ensure all learners are on track.