GRADES OR AGES: Kindergarten. SUBJECT MATTER: Reading. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is in two main sections dealing respectively with the course methods and the media. The first section contains information on the philosophy of the program and the three stages of teaching reading in the kindergarten: reading development; initial stage in learning to read; and fundamental reading attitudes, habits, and skills. The second section contains information on multi-media materials suitable for the program. The guide is mimeographed and staple bound with a soft cover and has holes punched for use in a loose-leaf binder. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES: Combined objectives and activities are listed in the three stages of the first section. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Materials listed include reading readiness and perception tests and a multi-reader selection chart which identifies the type of book, level of reading activity, and criteria for selection. A Reading Guide Appendix (SP 007 234) lists all the materials recommended with suggestions for their use. STUDENT ASSESSMENT: No separate criteria for evaluation are included. (MBM)