Using LOE
For those currently teaching our curriculum
Teaching Foundations
- Where do I find the Foundations Readers?
- What's the Lazy Vowel Chart mentioned in Foundations?
- Where can I find more phonics-controlled reading practice?
- Struggling to segment words
- The Purpose of Foundations Spelling Lists
- We're in Foundations and my child is getting overwhelmed. How can we slow down the pace?
Teaching Essentials
- How long does each part of an Essentials unit (lesson) take?
- Do you have any tips for moving from Foundations to Essentials?
- Can you switch levels midway through Essentials?
- Can you do more than one Level in Essentials at the same time with the same student?
- What is the purpose of spelling analysis?
- What does "All first sounds" mean in the spelling lists?
Teaching Rhythm of Handwriting
- Tips for Teaching Handwriting
- Why You Tilt Your Paper When Writing
- Beginning With Cursive Handwriting
- Does starting with cursive lead to confusion in reading?
- When is it appropriate to grade handwriting, and what are reasonable standards for doing so?
- LOE Cursive and Manuscript Fonts
Product and Edition Details
- Are the new Foundations editions compatible with the materials I have?
- How has Essentials changed in newer editions, and are the books from different versions compatible?
- ERRATA: Foundations Corrections
- ERRATA: Essentials Corrections
- Does Essentials have an answer key?
- Have the LOE phonograms and spelling rules changed?
Classroom Logistics
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Other user questions
- What's next after Essentials?
- Book Suggestions for Foundations Students
- Where is the online Phonogram Chart?
- Favorite Free LOE Resources
- Is the Doodling Dragons App still available?
- Phonics with Phonograms App Support page