Syllables + Dots
Sylladot began as a Reading Program. It uses a patented system of hyphens and dots to simplify multisyllabic words. In fact, our name was chosen because of how effective this teaching method is. Let's take a look at how easy reading can be with Sylladot. We will use the word "education" to illustrate how it works.
Hyphens
Our hyphens simplify multisyllabic words by breaking them into syllables. Students can focus on just a few letters at a time, instead of the whole word. These words no longer look scary. With practice, students will learn how to chunk words into syllables by recognizing basic patterns. This same concept can be seen with phone numbers:
(123) 456-7890
Dots
We add dots above the sounded vowels of multisyllabic words. Vowels can be tricky for students. Some vowels are long, while others are short; some are even silent. Sometimes multiple vowels make one sound. Our dots help by pointing out the vowel sounds that you hear. Students no longer need to guess.
Other Materials
Our hyphens and dots are tools used to simplify the reading process; they are not a crutch. After completing one of our Reading Program workbooks, your child should be able to read any other material of the same grade level with ease.