Does Fundations Teach Phonemic Awareness

Fundations’ primary focus is on phonemic awareness activities, letter recognition, phonics, and studying syllable types and affixes as a part of the decoding process. Vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension instruction are included in the program as well.

What is the focus of Fundations?

Fundations teaches accuracy of decoding, spelling, and handwriting in a carefully integrated and scaffolded sequence that is taught to mastery level. It is designed to be combined with a literature-based language arts program in order to address comprehension and writing more thoroughly.

What is the difference between Fundations and Wilson?

Fundations® makes learning to read fun while laying the groundwork for lifelong literacy. Wilson achieves this by providing comprehensive program materials that allow K-3 teachers to confidently present a carefully structured phonics and spelling curriculum using engaging, multisensory techniques.