Modules 1-5 Lessons 1-126

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.

These hyperlinks have opened for me a wide door of understanding. These manuals provide a strong foundation for reading, spelling -- and life-long learning.

I appreciate Marvi's dedication to ensuring as many children as possible learn to read. Her materials and packages are filled with all you need to help support your children, whether they are struggling or just at the beginning stages of learning.

Marvis Way Reading Program Review
*Updated: January 26, 2025*

Our Background
My ninth grader first showed reading difficulties in Kindergarten and received an IEP in second grade. His journey included "special academic instruction" at public school (including Sonday), followed by Wilson Reading System in 6th-8th grade at a dedicated dyslexia school. While Wilson proved effective, it was extremely costly. When we later transferred him to a public school that couldn't support his foundational reading needs, we committed to this DIY program.

Why Consider This Program
If you're reading this review, you've likely realized that school-based intervention for established reading difficulties is rare. When evaluating DIY programs, it's worth noting that the author has a teaching background, a long history advocating for evidence based literacy instruction and is a parent who has navigated this issue.

After trying Marvis Way for a month, here's my approach:

Materials
- Sound spelling cards ($20)
- Student and tutor workbooks (hard copies)
- 1.5" binder (fits Lessons 1-26)
- Sticky notes
- Standard binder paper

Preparation
Parent learns to use sound spelling cards properly
Example: "The card is Jump, the sound is /j/, there are 2 rules: 'j' at the beginning of a word or syllable, 'dge' at the end of a syllable"

If needed, parent reviews the introductory materials provided
- Basic reading and spelling concepts explained through links and videos

Session Structure
Sound-Spelling Inventory
- Begin every few lessons with sound spelling cards
- Track sounds where rule memorization needs work
Lesson Implementation
- Setting: Kitchen table, parent and child with individual binders
- Duration: Maximum 30 minutes
- Approach: Keep the atmosphere positive and manageable, quit as soon as fatigue or frustration arises.
- Progress tracking: Mark completion date next to margin's happy face
- Storage: Dedicated box near workspace

Lesson Pacing
- For familiar content: Skim lesson, verify first-grade word list mastery, make a short video of child handwriting words. Check for appropriate letter formation. (Count words written correctly per minute and how many before fatiguing). report these observations by email to your IEP team!
- For new spelling rules: Maintain steady, engaging pace
- End each lesson with spelling practice and proper letter formation
(Note: We're working on correcting bottom-up letter formation to improve future handwriting speed)

If you've read this far, I’m sending you a virtual hug. I hope you find all the things your kid needs and I hope you can help other parents do the same.

Great learning materials for teaching reading and spelling.