Presents teacher-tested techniques for making phonics part of helping students learn to read. Suggestions include writing to read, working with storybook text, using techniques that utilize many senses, and making phonics only one part of a balanced reading program. Resources for obtaining phonics materials are included. (SM)

Learning centers can address learning styles better than paper-and-pencil tasks, as well as motivate students by providing varied stimulating activities that encourage practice of reading strategies. Information is presented on several types of centers (reading, word-study, listening, writing and publishing, computer, arts). A resource list is…

Typical learning style patterns; techniques for managing the variety of learning styles which may exist in a classroom; and ways to address various learning styles in reading, writing, math, and science are outlined. Using educational technology to accommodate students' learning styles is also discussed. (IAH)