Author: Carla Cox
Author: Carla Cox
M.A. Reading
M.A. Special Education / Learning Disabilities
Reading Specialist
Teacher (35 years)
Owner of LTR Reading Clinic (42 years)
History of Sylladot
History of Sylladot
Sylladot was originally created out of necessity. I sought out the best teaching techniques that would be effective for both my public school classrooms as well for the students that attended my Reading Clinic. With 1-on-1 instruction, my students were able to progress through an entire reading level in only 16 hours!
Once I retired, I wanted to share my teaching methods with the rest of the world. My plan was to write a reading program that could be integrated into public school curriculums. I later discovered the endless red tape and a refusal to meet with me because I was not one of the large companies that they usually work with. You would think that with the plummeting reading scores across our nation, public school systems would want to look at all of the options available to them. It seemed as if curriculum directors did not want to rock the boat. After this realization, I decided to turn my attention towards homeschool families. The goal was to leave the school systems out of the equation and let the parents decide which curriculums would work best for their children.
To complement our Reading Program, I am developing a collection of free curriculums and children's books that anyone can download and print. Take a look around and see what we have to offer.
Children's Books (Free)
Cursive Program (Free)
Idioms (Free)
Math Program (Free)
Morse Code (Free)
Typing Program (Free)
More Coming Soon
Sylladot
We 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.
We will use the word "education" to illustrate how Sylladot works below.
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.
How do I start?
Free Download: With the exception of our Reading Program, everything can be downloaded and printed for free.
Purchase Workbook: If you don't want to print your own materials, you can simply buy the workbook from us. Every purchase includes a student workbook and a scripted instruction manual.
Free Download: Both student workbook and instruction manual should be printed in their entirety.
Purchase Workbook: Skip this Step.
Free Download: Hole punch all of the student workbook and instruction manual pages that you printed.
Purchase Workbook: Skip this step.
Place the student workbook and instruction manual in separate 3-ring binders.
You will find 3 icons at the bottom of each section / page of the student workbook. This information will help guide you through every lesson from beginning to end.
- Sun: Day Number (suggested schedule)
- Zigzag Lines: Scripted Instructions (manual page)
- Key: Answer Key / Spelling Lists (manual page)
For those interested, there are acceleration options available.
If you have questions about any of our curriculums, please contact me using the form at the bottom of the website.
Quick Response: I try to respond to all e-mails within an hour. You will never wait longer than a day to hear back from me.
Request Phone Call: Phone support is available upon request. Simply email me stating what you would like to discuss, your phone number, and the best time to contact you. A confirmation email will be sent before a call is placed.
What makes us different?
Free Resources
Free Resources
With the exception of our Reading Program, everything can be downloaded and printed for free.
Scripted Instructions
Scripted Instructions
Every lesson is completely scripted. If you can read, you can teach Sylladot.
Short Lessons
Short Lessons
Each lesson takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Simple Layout
Simple Layout
All pages are free of clutter. Why overcomplicate it with unnecessary colors and pictures?
Open & Go Format
Open & Go Format
Everything you and your student need can be found in a single workbook. NO prep work required.
Multisensory Approach
Multisensory Approach
We simultaneously use auditory, kinesthetic, and visual learning techniques throughout every lesson. This combination promotes long term learning and recall.
Effective Techniques
Effective Techniques
All of my years of teaching experience has taught me which techniques work and which don't. Only the teaching methods that I have found to be most effective are used in my curriculums.
Works for Everyone
Works for Everyone
Sylladot was developed to work for all students. Our multisensory approach helps children with learning disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, and attention-deficit disorder.
Accelerate Progress
Accelerate Progress
It takes about 100 days to complete each level. You can easily finish 2 or 3 levels in a given year. Acceleration should be used to catch up rather than to get ahead.
Our Reading Program can be accelerated even faster for students that are 7+ years old.
Tutoring Alternative
Tutoring Alternative
Tutoring can be very expensive. Our resources will provide a better result for much less money.
Help Available
Help Available
For those that are using any of my curriculums, I am only an email away. I'll try to respond to any questions or concerns within an hour. You will never wait longer than a day to hear back from me.
Appropriate for Children
Appropriate for Children
Our goal is to provide the best educational materials possible for our students. No radical ideas. No political agendas.
Level K
Update: Added 3 New Children's Books
Level 1
Update: Added 8 New Children's Books
Level 2
Level 2 Children's Books [5]
Level 2 Children's Books [5]
These children's books contain riddles that need to be solved.
Available Now:
More Coming Soon
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Contact Us
Author: Carla Cox
Author: Carla Cox
M.A. Reading
M.A. Special Education / Learning Disabilities
Reading Specialist
Teacher (35 years)
Owner of LTR Reading Clinic (42 years)
Quick Response
Quick Response
I try to respond to all e-mails within an hour. You will never wait longer than a day to hear back from me.
Request Phone Call
Request Phone Call
Phone support is available upon request. Simply email me stating what you would like to discuss, your phone number, and the best time to contact you. A confirmation email will be sent before a call is placed.