Spalding Phonics
A Proven Method to Help Students Read, Write, and Speak with Ease
Over the past fifty years, there has been significant experimentation in the teaching of reading to children across America. Much has been written about these different approaches in reading instruction, but the evidence is clear: a phonics-based approach that is supported by the construction of core knowledge is the best way to educate young readers. This approach, commonly referred to as the Science of Reading, is inherent to SBCA’s utilization of Spalding Phonics.
Students learn 70 phonograms—letters and combinations representing English sounds—through direct instruction and multisensory practice, then apply these skills to word building, dictation, and reading fluency. The program’s focus on handwriting, spelling, and oral language development reinforces classical emphasis on clarity and mastery.