Literacy News
Turn Every Car Ride Into a Phonics Adventure!

At Lahontan Elementary all of our teachers use the "Secret Stories" when teaching students to read. There are words that are considered "rule breakers" if you don't know the "secret" rules. These "secrets" assist our students with reading and writing the majority of words.
What Secret Stories are and Why Kids Need Them
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Store Signs Around Town With Phonics Secrets
Turn every car ride into a Phonics Adventure!
Parents, transform your daily drives into learning experiences!
Encourage your child to look out the window and spot phonics secrets hidden in store signs.
Learning is everywhere - just look outside.
Phonics Secret Scavenger Hunt Videos Around Town
Practicing looking for the phonics secrets around town (and really anywhere) will help your child become a better reader. Take a look at the reading tip videos below.
#1 Driving Around Town - Boot Barn
#2 Driving Around Town - Walmart
#3 Driving Around Town Safeway
#4 Driving Around Town Maverik
#5 Driving Around Town Buddy Boys
#6 Driving Around Town Ace Home Center
#7 Driving Around Town - Dairy Queen