This product is a phonics-based, Science of Reading-aligned lesson designed to teach the LONG A SOUND (A_E) to early readers. It employs a multi-sensory approach, incorporating visual drills, auditory recognition, blending exercises, word building, high-frequency word practice, guided reading, writing, and a simple story. Includes:Visual Drill: Letter recognition practice for consonants and vowels (e.g., a, i, m, s, t, p…).Auditory Drill: Identifying the /e/ sound (as in "e says /e/").Blending