Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years. These colorful flashcards based on the bestselling learn-to-read program are a fun way for children to strengthen their phonics skills. These playful flashcards are the perfect companion to the Bob Books Stage 3 box sets, but can be enjoyed by any child who is learning to recognize the many ways long vowels appear in their reading materials. From silent e to vowel teams, long vowels represent a big jump in reading skills. Now kids can practice this important skill with colorful flashcards featuring their favorite Bob Books characters! The Science of Reading shows that young readers need to encounter letters, sounds, and words many times to build automaticity -- the ability to read quickly, accurately, and effortlessly. This flashcard set, complete with its convenient box, is a fun way to help build reading automaticity at home or on the go! Inside the box, you'll find: 40 decodable word flashcards with word on one side and picture + word on the other side 1 word list card 6 activity cards with flashcard game ideas and other fun activities 1 parent card with tips for helping your child build skills through flashcard play Other fun features: Perfect size for little hands to hold Big, clear words and full-color pictures One rounded corner for quick sorting Easy to take on the go or use at home Help build reading automaticity Great companion to these Bob Books learn-to-read sets: Bob Books Word Families ; Bob Books Complex Words ; Bob Books Long Vowels Ages 4-6; Pre-K to First Grade Bob Books' phonics-based method aligns with the body of research known as the Science of Reading, which proves that systematic phonics instruction is crucial to children's reading success. With simple phonics, playful stories, and silly illustrations, Bob Books keep young readers' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!".