“I really love Marvi’s materials in all the modules, especially the connected text, which is extraordinary in terms of its breadth and depth. The creator uses such simple, decodable words that I never thought of employing in such wonderful, innovative, and lyrical ways! I also really like the comprehensive aspect of it. My tutees get to practice sounds and high-frequency words with a nice rhythm of decoding and encoding, and a little motivating smile to fill upon completion. As a dyscalculic ADHDer, the look of a manual is very important. You can see that great care has been taken in formatting, as it is quite easy to read and teach with the material! It has the ease of Sound Partners, but these manuals are far more up-to-date, and the text is included; moreover, the prose blows everything else out of the water! I also love the teacher materials for all the valuable information they provide. Marvilene has created a truly well-thought-out labor of love that decades of expertise and care can be used by a broad audience, from parents to educators! Get this must-have tool for your home, clinic, or classroom.” —Amanda Tinnin, MA TESOL
“This is, in its entirety, the most comprehensive, well-designed, and easiest to manage and use program. Most impressive is the phonemic awareness piece of the program. I have searched and searched for phonemic activities that grow as students’ skills develop, and this program incorporates them in each lesson, including multi-syllable words. This program will benefit both tutors and classroom teachers, as well as small groups and homeschool families. It really is how an effective reading program should be—easy, effective, enjoyable, and research-based. I am loving it and have recommended it.” —Kathleen Seeman, M.Ed.
“Marvi has done an excellent job creating a tutor program that is educational and easy to use for tutors and yet doesn’t oversimplify the complexity of teaching reading. The Teaching Guides offer organized, consistent instructional routines that enable tutors to deliver efficient instruction. The front matter of the guides includes detailed information on the multi-part lesson structure, which remains consistent throughout but adds complexity over time. Suggestions for lesson enhancements, as well as tips and video examples, are embedded throughout to help tutors provide effective instruction. The instruction is sequential, explicit, cumulative, and offers practice opportunities, which are lacking in many programs. The phonemic awareness activities increase in complexity, attending to higher levels of phoneme substitution, deletion, and addition. I could go on and on, but I’ll end with arguably the most brilliant component that she adds about halfway through the lessons – Part 7, Creative Writing/Syntax. This component begins by requiring children to create different sentences using pre-written phrases, helping them see how the meaning of the sentence changes when the phrases are ordered differently. To add complexity, in later lessons, the creative writing becomes more free-form, allowing students to write in response to optional question prompts at both the recall and inference levels using the informative decodable texts. Anyone looking for an easy-to-use and high-level program to tutor students in reading, look no further than Marvi’s Way.” —Dale W. Webster, Ph.D., President, CORE Learning
“I have been teaching for 27 years and am extensively trained in the science behind teaching reading! These materials are consistent with the research and are an amazing resource for tutors, parents, and even teachers to teach any child to learn how to read. The materials are comprehensive and provide the scope and sequence needed to help any child to read, including children with dyslexia. The research has shown that children need direct, explicit, and systematic instruction to learn how to read, and I see this guide reflecting this! I highly recommend Marvi’s Way: A Guide to Reading and Spelling.” —Kimberlie Reed, Elementary School Teacher
“I work with students who have dyslexia. This is a game-changer. For years, I have had to use multiple programs/resources to achieve the same outcome that this program provides, or had to create my own. It saves time since it has it all in one place. This program includes phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, letter-sound correspondence, grammar, writing, dictation, and reading comprehension. It is based on how children learn to read and encompasses all the components they need to become proficient readers. Tutors, educators, and parents can use this program because it is easy to implement and saves time, whether the child has dyslexia, difficulty learning to read, or is starting to learn to read. Check out this program if you want to make a difference in children’s lives.” —Jessica
“Marvi’s Way is a structured literacy curriculum to teach reading and spelling systematically, explicitly, and provides an excellent scope and sequence throughout the lesson plans. Each lesson gives the user a step-by-step process for teaching reading. I am especially impressed by the blending activities, which are so key for struggling readers, as well as the curated lists of words, including those that are challenging for kids whose skills exceed those of beginning readers. This is all presented in an easy-to-follow set of lessons designed for parents and tutors alike.” —Tina Engberg
“This is a great resource for helping to teach students how to read. If you think you’ll be working with a variety of students, the comprehensive program is the way to go.” —Dr. Kayla Steltenkamp
“I like the material that I downloaded. I tried using some of it in my classroom, and I found it easy to implement. My students enjoyed it, too.” —Aisha Khan
“Marvi’s Way is a standout resource for teaching reading and spelling. It provides teachers with clear, structured guidance on conducting lessons effectively, making implementation seamless and stress-free. One of its greatest strengths is its user-friendliness. The program is thoughtfully designed, easy to follow, and ensures that educators and students stay engaged. It is also aligned with evidence-based practices, reinforcing foundational literacy skills practically and effectively. Simply put, Marvi’s Way is a gem. It equips teachers with the tools to foster strong literacy skills while making learning accessible and enjoyable. Highly recommended for any classroom looking to enhance reading and spelling instruction!” —Tracy
“Thank you for creating this comprehensive resource, which makes teaching so much easier!” —Rachel Abraham
