Abstract: A method and device for teaching the pronunciation of the letters of the alphabet's phonetically correct sound, and recognition of name and shape, for learning reading and writing, utilizing the technique of multi-sensory tactile impressions. Illustrations of letters and their phonetically correct sounds are linked with commonly associated words. For example, the letter “s” is paired with an illustration of and the word “sun” to teach an unvoiced “s” sound; or paired with an illustration of and the word “rose” to teach a voiced “zzz” sound. The letter's textured surface is distinguishable from the pages' flat surface. While simultaneously tracing the letter's bumpy surface, the user vocalizes the letter's name, phonetically correct sound and associated word. Combinations of letters are used to blend sounds to form words. The same method can be used to teach number recognition and meaning.

Abstract: A device for learning reading and writing, using a multi-sensory method, comprised of a book with illustrations of the letters of the alphabet paired with commonly associated words. When spelled, the associated word's first letter is the selected letter. There are also colorful illustrations of these words. For example, the selected letter “s” is paired with the word “sun” and a colorful illustration of the sun. The letter's surface is textured with raised structures or bumps. This makes the letter's shape easily distinguishable to the user from the flat surface of the book's pages. Arrows are drawn along a path following the bumps, denoting to the user the preferred direction along which to trace the letter's shape with their fingers. While simultaneously tracing the letter's bumpy surface, the user vocalizes the letter's name, sound, as well as the associated word's pronunciation.