The Secret Lives Of Letters

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Discover letters in a new way with Theresa Lang’s book series for phonics curriculum support.

These delightful, fun children’s books improve foundational literacy skills and phonemic awareness. Each charming story helps early readers learn letter sounds, letter combinations, and spelling patterns using cognitive hooks - a proven, research-based learning strategy.

This means children connect new information to things already known and experienced improving phonics retention and recall, which ultimately increases reading comprehension.

They are a perfect read aloud for children learning ABC’s and a unique resource for parents and educators alike.

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Take the “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” Experience to the Next Level

This series is designed with struggling readers in mind, but is perfect for every child beginning their reading journey. Each book features one or more letters. All with a personality and story to tell to support phonemic awareness, phonics, and spelling patterns.

Through playful adventures and relatable characters, children will build a love for reading and develop confidence and curiosity that lasts a lifetime.

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Read them …

  • …to introduce or re-enforce phonics concepts.

  • …to complement your current phonics curriculum.

  • …to focus on a particular phonics aspect of a letter or letter combination by reading just the page(s) in a book focused on a specific concept.

  • …to support social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons through the dynamic interactions and relationships woven into the stories.

  • …for entertainment and enjoyment.

  • No matter how you use them…they’re playful, engaging, and educational.

How to Use These Books

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Empower Your Child’s Reading Journey

Whether your child is just starting to explore the alphabet or has struggled with reading in the past, The Secret Lives of Letters phonics support book series offers a fun and engaging way to build essential literacy skills.

Each book provides a supportive environment where children feel confident to experiment with language, helping them unlock the mysteries of reading in a memorable way.

Meet the Author:

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Theresa Lang has spent nearly twenty years teaching kindergarten, first, and second grade, using her passion and creativity to inspire young learners. After earning her master’s in teaching from George Fox University, she dedicated herself to helping students overcome the challenges of reading, especially those who struggled with the complexities of the English language.

In her classroom, Lang created a world where letters could finally speak for themselves, showing children that letters are not just symbols - they have lives, and stories to tell! Her books are an extension of this approach, using stories to bring the letters to life and help children understand the sounds they make.

Lang’s dedication to empowering students and her passion for teaching continue to fuel her mission to make reading accessible and enjoyable for every child.