Hi,

  A great resource for YOU to investigate and then recommend to parents to help their children learn the English letter/sound system for beginning reading/spelling is a highly researched, systematic and easily understandable phonics program with FREE access to much basic information at 
                  <www.phonicsinternational.com> 

  At first, the site seems overwhelming, since the creator, Debbie Hepplewhite, shares the entire first unit online.  I'd suggest first looking at the Alphabetic Code and the Sounds Book Activity sheets. The program is detailed, flexible, and comprehensive.  

 She is currently working on a North American version to be added to the site since there are a few vowel variations in pronunciation between British and American sounds.

                                  Sincerely, Sharon Hude
                                  ESL Adult Literacy Instructor