Sing Your Way Through Phonics products are strongly supported by educational research. Studies listed below suggest that music can be an especially effective tool for developing reading and writing skills. The power of song can help students retain and internalize important letter/sound relationships, spelling patterns, and phonics rules. In addition, music can be an vitally useful portal for reaching at-risk students who have difficulty learning basic literacy skills through more traditional means.
 

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