{"product_id":"ren-the-hen-short-vowel-e-sound-9781948863216","title":"Ren the Hen: (Short Vowel e Sound)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShort Vowel E Phonics Reader for Beginning Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRen the Hen is a specialized phonics reader designed to teach the short vowel E sound through a focused, step-by-step approach. This hardcover book addresses a common challenge in early literacy education: the confusion that occurs when children encounter multiple vowel sounds simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Vowel Sound at a Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional early readers that blend all short and long vowel sounds together, this book concentrates exclusively on the short E sound. This singular focus allows children to master one vowel sound before moving to the next, building confidence and preventing the frustration that often leads young readers to give up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch-Based Reading Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with simple words to ensure immediate success, then gradually increases complexity as the child's skills develop. Each page is designed to be read multiple times: first by the parent, then together, and finally by the child independently. The method emphasizes pointing to each word and sound while reading, helping children understand the connection between letters and sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePractice Words Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocus words are listed at the beginning of the book, providing structured practice opportunities before diving into the story. This preparation helps children recognize and blend sounds more effectively when they encounter these words in context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for Special Needs and Homeschool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis phonics reader is particularly effective for children with special needs, homeschool environments, and any child who struggles with traditional reading programs. The controlled vocabulary and repetitive practice create a supportive learning environment where success is achievable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of a Comprehensive Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRen the Hen is one book in a complete series that covers individual vowel sounds. As children master the short E sound in this book, they can progress to the next vowel sound with confidence, creating a systematic path to reading proficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Author Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStephanie Marie Bunt brings over 17 years of experience working with special-needs children. With degrees in Psychology and Educational Psychology from UCLA, plus experience as an adjunct professor at Whittier College, she has created teaching strategies and curricula specifically designed to ensure reading success for all children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearning to read can be very difficult for children. It is important that the steps are small enough to ensure success. Many early reading children's books immediately cover all short and long vowel sounds together, which is very confusing for first time readers. Through my research, I have found that it is very important to introduce the vowel sounds one at a time. Since there are so many first time reading books that blend too many words with too many vowel sounds together this can be frustrating for children and sometimes makes them want to shut down and give up. Therefore, I created these books so that children can build their confidence when reading. Each book focuses on a particular vowel sound and starts out with simple words for success. This book focuses on the short vowel E sound. Each book is meant to be read over and over by the parent, then together, and eventually let the child try on their own. When reading the books, point to each word and each sound as you read it. Then, work on blending the sounds as you point to each sound with the child. There are lists of the focus words at the beginning of each book to practice reading to and with your child. Since each book focuses on one vowel sound, it helps them to succeed in building their reading skills by working on one book and therefore one vowel sound at a time. As your child builds confidence in one book, they can move to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHappy reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBunt, Stephanie Marie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Stephanie Bunt has been working with special-needs children for more than 17 years. She loves writing, teaching children, and has done extensive research creating teaching strategies and curricula for children. She went to undergraduate and graduate school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and graduate school in one of the best Educational Psychology programs in the country at UCLA. She also works as an adjunct professor at Whittier College. Stephanie's writing focuses on topics that are ideal for all children and especially children with special-needs. This book is part of a series of books that help new readers practice specific vowel sounds in a step-by-step process to ensure success.","brand":"Stephanie Bunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493310861586,"sku":"9781948863216","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b616edf2-c0d2-4c8d-b33b-1c37c910a385.jpg?v=1730643086","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ren-the-hen-short-vowel-e-sound-9781948863216","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}