When you are working on a decoding skill, highlight that space with a yellow marker to show that this is your focus. Once your child is able to master that skill, put a special sticker on it and celebrate this milestone with your child.
This Roadmap can also be used for spelling, but please be aware that your child is going to be typically one stage behind the decoding stage that he/she has mastered. Phonics or learning to decode words is one piece of the whole puzzle of learning to read.
Notice the stars on each square. The color of the star correlates with the corresponding mountains of Timberline Reading Adventure. It also correlates with our Assessment Package decoding assessments. Enjoy!