Gretchen and Jeanine, the Founders of Fundamental Learning Center, had no other choice but to do the work themselves. Their kiddos were struggling and nobody could help them.
There were anxiety attacks, tummy-ache calls from the nurse, and a lot of frustration and saddess.
After years of back-and-forth, it was clear was the only option was to do it themselves. Jeanine spent six years spending three weeks in Dallas, three weeks in Wichita so she could get the best possible training for her son, Cooper.
She didn't want any other parent to feel the way she did for so long - all kids deserve to get the help they need. So, in 2000 Fundamental Learning Center was created and the impact began.
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Sound readers start here.
The Sound Case™ is a hands-on activity box that does more than connect sounds to letters. It connects reading to joy, and children to their true potential. Watch your child or student blossom from struggling reader to confident learner with our one-of-a-kind reading breakthrough.
Teaches the sounds of letters
Creates phonological awareness
to prepare kids for reading.
Based on science of how children learn to read
Incorporates the Orton-Gillingham
approach, an established, multisensory method for teaching reading.
Proven record of teaching all children
Teaches kids, especially those
with dyslexia, how to read, write, spell, and comprehend.
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Helps both parents and professionals teach emerging and struggling readers.
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One lesson a day is all it takes for a child to start learning to read.
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Developed with methods proven to work with all readers, including children with dyslexia.
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Contains 43 lessons developed for learners ages 4-7. Includes online orientation.
The Sound Case™ includes the tools you need to teach a child to read, write, spell, and thrive. Every activity box contains a complete set of The Sound Case™ materials needed to teach each lesson, including learning card decks, vocabulary sheets, a handwriting board, an alphabet map, and more. Your purchase also includes access to the Phillips Fundamental Learning Center’s online orientation video series.
Starting Early Is Essential
Reading problems among children are more prevalent than ever.
Today, one in five children has dyslexia. Across the nation, 70 percent of fourth graders are unable to read at grade level.
Now is the time to unbox the power of reading with The Sound Case™ and connect your child to their true learning potential.
Success Stories
Ava’s Reading Breakthrough
Ava, 6, was born early, and she experienced some delays in speech and language development. Her mother, Kim, was used to hearing that Ava was behind. That is, until Ava began learning foundational reading skills using The Sound Case™. For the first time, Ava excelled.
“We see lots of change now. She can say letter sounds, and you can recognize her name when she writes it. It’s impressive to see the progression of handwriting when we look at what she just recently did compared to the first letters she attempted.” – Ava’s Mother
More Success Stories
“I’ve really loved going through The Sound Case™ with Alex.
He likes doing it and thinks it’s fun. I have seen his confidence grow.”
– Alex’s Mother
“The kids start to recognize words and remember, ‘Oh, that was in our other book.’ It’s phenomenal how they recall the words. The other thing my students absolutely love is the extension activity at the end of each lesson. But more than just being fun is how much The Sound Case™ is actually helping the children become ready to read.”
– Cath Gray, kindergarten teacher
“Emma is doing really well with The Sound Case™! I’m very happy with it. She’s reading about a book a week now.”
– Emma’s Mother
“We love The Sound Case™! It has added great value to our kindergarten instruction at WCS.”
– Becky O’Hearn, Head of Early Childhood at Wichita Collegiate School
What’s Inside The Sound Case™
One activity box contains:
1 Introduction Sheet
1 Books List Sheet
1 Reference Sheet
5 Procedure Cards
10 Preliminary Lessons
10 Vocabulary Sheets
3 Syllable Sheets
43 Lesson Sheets
1 Say ’N Slide Magnetic Board
2 Say ’N Slide Non-Magnetic Boards
1 Handwriting Guide Sheet
1 See ’N Read Card Deck
1 See ’N Sound Card Deck
1 Preliminary Action Strip
1 Letter-to-Sound Action Strip
1 The Butterfly Effect Poster
1 Abecedarian ABC, LLC Alphabet Mat
2 Alphabet Tiles Packs
1 Mystery Brown Bag
1 Knick Knack Paddy Wack Poly Bag
1 Dry Erase Marker
12 Wooden Cubes
12 Magnet Squares for Wooden Cubes
2 Child’s Handheld Mirror
+ Access to our short online orientation videos
A set of 43 books is recommended in a Reading List for The Sound Case™. Those titles are not included with The Sound Case™ activity box.
Every hand-selected book is a classic and makes a wonderful addition to your school or personal library as you teach children to read. See these books here.
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Starting Early Is Essential
The Sound Case™ was created by Jeanine Phillips, who has more than 25 years of experience in the literacy education field, helping children learn to read.
When Jeanine’s 5-year-old son, Cooper, was diagnosed with dyslexia in the ’80s, there was no help for their family where they lived in Kansas. Jeanine was able to travel to Texas to train in a curriculum that gave Cooper the life-changing gift of reading. But she saw many other parents who did not have the funds or schedule flexibility to help their children in the same way.
Jeanine and her friend, Gretchen Andeel, started Phillips Fundamental Learning Center in Wichita, using The Sound Case™ to help Kansas families. Today, that same version of The Sound Case™ is helping families everywhere.
“I’m confident this is the program you’ve been looking for to improve your child’s life and school success. The lightly scripted lessons in The Sound Case were designed with you in mind. When my 5-year-old son was sick with anxiety related to school, I wish I would have had a solution like this. Are you ready to invest in your child’s future?”
– Jeanine Phillips