Manufactured in the U.S. As children progress around the board they are excited by the adventures they encounter: They master phonic sounds, blends or even words as chosen by the parent/educator. Activities to perform, and informative questions to answer, appear along the way giving the parent/educator a deeper understanding of the child, interaction with one another, and sheer excitement for the little ones.

How Does Ring Around the Phonics Work?
Ring Around the Phonics is a reading program that is cleverly disguised as a board game. It was originally developed to teach children who were having difficulty learning to read. However, we quickly discovered that children of all learning styles enjoyed the game and learned faster.

As the players move along the game board, every sound is repeated out loud, as he or she passes it. Static cling letter cards provide those sounds. The green and blue spaces are "draw a card" spaces and provide entertainment and reward for progression. The ring spaces on the board allow each player to receive  the Blue Ring of Knowledge, and eventually the Gold Ring of Knowledge to add to their original game piece (more rewards). As a result of these rewards, the children gain confidence and self esteem.  Certificates are also provided as rewards. As the children learn their phonics sounds though playing the game, they will soon be able to read the first reader books provided. After only eight sounds are mastered the child can begin reading. The parent or adult is instructed as to which order the sounds should be taught. We include parent guides, instructions and specially designed books for each level.  Several books are provided with each level so that their learning transforms them into successful readers. 

A phonics program should not be complicated or boring. It also need not be expensive. We went to great lengths make this affordable for everyone. Our retail price for level one is only $39.99. Levels two and three are $15.95 each.

If your child is having trouble blending sounds to form words, first make sure that they are pronouncing the letters correctly.  You might find our free online Phonics Sounds videos helpful in teaching children how to correctly make the sound for each letter.  If they are still having trouble blending letters sounds, simply use the static cling letters to transform the board into blends.  Once they grasp blends, you can use the same letters to form words.  (example: Sa, Da later becomes Sam, Dad)  With a little persuasion it is then very easy to wean them from the board and into the books.

The game is so versatile that parents have discovered that it has many uses like teaching name recognition, the alphabet and spelling.  Parents and teachers tell us this game is of great value and has changed many children's educational futures; You can now make that happen for your child.

Ring Around the Phonics turns play into education.

Level I contains the board game, 5 early reader books specially designed for this level, 119 static cling letters (each letter is to be individually removed from the card to be placed on the board as needed), 2 certificates, 4 pawns, 4 blue rings of knowledge, 4 gold rings of knowledge, 1 marking chip, 1 die, 25 activity cards, 25 question cards , instructions, a parent guide, teaching tips and a phonics sound guide. Note: All of the books have been professionally edited by a college Professor with a PHD in English.

Level II contains 4 early reader books specially designed for this level, 112 static cling letters( each letter is to be individually removed from the card and placed on the board as needed), 1 certificate, instructions and a phonic sounds guide. It is designed to be played with the game (Level I) but the books could be used by themselves also. Note: All of the books have been professionally edited by a college professor with a PHD in English.

Level III contains 5 early reader books specially designed for this level, 105 static cling letters (each letter is to be individually removed from the card and placed on the board as needed), 1 certificate of achievement, instructions and a phonic sounds guide . It is designed to be played with the game (Level I) but the books could be used by themselves also. Note: All of the books have been professionally edited by a college professor with a PHD in English.

We would like to thank our game designer, Kim Becker and our illustrator, Morgan Lemmer for their hard work and dedication. Please visit their site www.gamebuilders.net.

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If you live in the Jacksonville area, you can buy Ring Around the Phonics at "EcoEd Resources" on Old St. Augustine Road. Phone # 904-268-0610  www.ecoedresources.com