Emergent readers put consonants and high-frequency word endings together to build simple words, with this phonics staple. The student learns to recognize long and short vowel word patterns, initial consonant sounds and blends. Reading Rods make beginning reading an enjoyable hands-on activity! Kit contains 24 double-sided activity cards, a 48-page instruction and activity book with over 100 full-color demonstration cards, 4 activity trays, and 90 rods in a storage tub. Ages 6-7 LER-7101