This special reading program story is a delightful academic treat for emergent readers - even if they have never read with comprehension and fluency beefore. The instructional precedure makes all the difference by simultaneously utilizing virtually all of the popular reading methodologies (phonics, whole word, whole language, language experience, linguistic, et al). This allows students with different learning styles to process information quickly. Phonectically-deaf students, global and other odd-learners no longer have to solely depend on singular methodologies such as phonics to acquire functional vocabulary and achieve automoticity.
Students will identify with the main character as she tires of the cold, wet, windy winter and longs for the outdoor fun that Spring makes possible. Their expressive/receptive vocabulary will grow and their comprehension will dramatically improve with every exercise. student will appreciate a new (or renewed) relationship with the printed page, and share the main character's joy of knowing that "Spring is Coming".