This pamphlet suggests methods of teaching beginning reading using word cards, stories written by a parent, and phonics games. Activities using word cards include writing the name of a person or object on the card and helping the child associate that card directly with the person or object. Stories written by parents usually feature the children and relatives or friends of the children. Only a minimal vocabulary of nouns and action verbs was necessary in understanding these stories. Phonics games attempt to associate letters with their sounds and can be played with word cards and stories. (LL)