A system and method for literacy and language instruction that can be practiced
with graphophonic word-building blocks, learning activities, software, an electronic
device, and educational card/dice/bingo, etc. games with multi-sensory learning
that revolves around and ideally combines graphophonic, semantic, and syntactic
activity in language/literacy development. Other learning activities such as learning
word classes, punctuation, and learning content matter may be included. A chart
contains 44 images that represent the 44 sounds of English. Each image can be used
as a phoneme cue (Phoneme Cue Image) for both phonemic awareness, phonological
activity, and encoding words that may have a proximate display of alternate spellings
around the Phoneme Cue Image on the block or card for example. Besides graphophonic
encoding, word building activity may also simultaneously focus on building meaning
and grammar practice. The activities can be done in a group setting and/or independent
practice and learning. The system and methods can be used to teach speaking, listening,
reading, and writing skills for both native and foreign languages such as English,
Spanish, French, etc. The system and method may be called "ESCALERA," which means
ladder in Spanish, implying a stage-like order and development of the units, processes,
and goals of a language which is to comprehend and express meaning in oral and/or
text language.