A to Z Picture Activities for Literacy - by Kaye Wiley (Paperback)

About the Book

"This beginning literacy practice book gives students an enjoyable way to improve phonics and vocabulary skills from A to Z."--

Book Synopsis

A to Z Picture Activities for Literacy offers beginning and emerging readers an engaging, visually rich way to build foundational English literacy skills. Organized alphabetically, this resource helps students connect letters, sounds, and words through whimsical illustrations and high-frequency vocabulary. Each of the 26 units begins with paired pages of labeled drawings and sentences that introduce words starting with the featured letter, followed by focused phonics and pronunciation practice. Learners then explore vocabulary in meaningful topic sets--such as animals, food, colors, holidays, and jobs--reinforcing both alphabetic awareness and thematic language use. With 888 high-frequency words woven throughout, students develop essential reading, writing, and spelling skills while enjoying accessible, confidence-building exercises. The clear layout and creative artwork make the book ideal for classrooms, tutoring, or self-paced study, and its flexible activities align naturally with Common Core literacy standards for vocabulary development, phonemic awareness, and communicative interaction.

Features

• *Free accompanying AUDIO program, available to download from prolingualearning.com or to stream on youtube.com/@ProLinguaLearningAudio
• Alphabet-based structure reinforcing letter, sound, and word recognition
• 26 units combining phonics, vocabulary, and grammar in context
• Over 888 high-frequency words for spelling, writing, and speaking practice
• Labeled illustrations that serve as a visual reference and picture dictionary
• Thematic vocabulary sets for everyday topics such as food, jobs, health, and holidays
• Whimsical drawings and simple sentences suitable for all ages of beginning readers
• Pronunciation Index for all words included
• Supports Common Core Standards for literacy, phonemic awareness, and classroom interaction
• Ideal for ESL, adult literacy, or early childhood education programs

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About the Author

Kaye Wiley, author of A to Z Picture Activities for Literacy, is an educator, curriculum developer and textbook writer. Since 1994, she has authored seven ESL textbooks and has spoken at numerous TESOL conferences. She is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, and received an M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston.