The Fast ForWord to Reading Series:
1,2,3,4,5
Aligned to grade level and designed to develop cognitive skills in the context of essential reading skills, including decoding, spelling, sentence comprehension and paragraph comprehension.

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THE PLAY is intense and frequent.
2 Play Protocols:
· 50 minutes /day for 8-12 weeks
· 90-100 minutes/day for 4 – 8 weeks
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All FFW programs develop cognitive skills essential for effective reading and learning:

Memory-short and long term memory for recognition and comprehension of complex sentences/instructions.
Attention-training to focus on tasks; ignore distractions
Processing-distinguishes speech sounds and
Sequencing-relies on memory, attention, & processing
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Neuroscience research has demonstrated the importance of several principles in learning. The brain business behind learning and reading:
Frequency and intensity-brain plasticity research demonstrates that frequency and intense timeframe accelerates learning.
Adaptivity-importance of adapting to individual skill levels and responses, and targeting correct responses to 80%, which maintains challenge and motivates success.
Simultaneous development/synchrony for fluency. Programs work simultaneously on language/reading and cognitive skills.
Timely motivation-to learn the brain must be active, attentive, and engaged by rewards. Rewards are provided on the first attempt only/a proven technique.