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Alpha-Phonics in Nigeria

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

We are continually blessed by the stories that come to us regarding the use of Alpha-Phonics to teach reading, whether to youngsters not even in school yet or kids with special needs.  The following story has been taking shape for … Continue reading →

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One Syllable Books

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

While doing a little research on an upcoming blog topic (translation:  “when looking for something about which to write”), I discovered a form of literature that until now had escaped my notice: the one syllable book. In the early 1800’s … Continue reading →

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How to Tutor

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Peter Watt

It has long been obvious, particularly among caring parents, that public schools often do not have the resources to give every child the attention necessary to successfully learn the basics:  reading, writing, and arithmetic.  Without these fundamental skills, the child  … Continue reading →

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Instant Alpha-Phonics!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

How many of you knew that our successful and well-known reading instruction manual Alpha-Phonics is available in electronic form on PDF?  This is a particular boon to those of you who live outside the U.S. and are interested in saving … Continue reading →

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EXTRA! EXTRA! – the results are in from The Paradigm Company’s first Drawing!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

So many of you showed an interest in both of our wonderful prizes that we wish we could give one to each and every one of you!  But reality (and our Chief Financial Officer) must prevail and we had to … Continue reading →

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Reeding in Amarika

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

This month the results of the PSAT exam will be delivered to the approximately 3.5 million high school students across the country who took the exam back in October.  The PSAT is a preliminary version of the familiar SATs, and … Continue reading →

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A Recent Review of Alpha-Phonics that Makes Us Proud!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

[Note:  from time to time we would like to “reprint” what actual users of Alpha-Phonics are saying about us.  This came to us from Tricia at “Curriculum Choice“, a great blog filled with lots of useful information. ] Basic. Simple. … Continue reading →

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“Your Baby Can Read” Closed by the FTC

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Peter Watt

Can you teach your 9-month old baby to read? Do you really want to teach your 9-month old baby to read? Evidently, many parents thought it a good idea to give their toddlers a push start in life by teaching … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Alpha-Phonics Blog!

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

There is no doubt that being “connected” is important to most of us these days, whether we are trying to communicate with others, educate ourselves and our children, or simply trying to make a living.  We here at the Paradigm … Continue reading →

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