Overview of Products

PAF is a comprehensive program for teaching reading, spelling and handwriting. Although primarily used in classrooms, it can be effectively used by parents.

The PAF program can be used as a whole, or in part with other programs.

The list below indicates the grade appropriateness of the PAF program when it is used as a beginning reading program. If used remedially, materials should be selected based on the age and needs of the students.

Kindergarten:
Curriculum Manual
Ready To Read
Alphabet Picture Cards

First Grade:
Curriculum Manual
Stepping Up In Reading – Book 1
Merrill Readers A-D
Handwriting Program for Print and Numerals
Alphabet and Key Word Picture Cards

Second Grade:
Curriculum Manual
Stepping Up In Reading – Book 2
Merrill Readers E-F
Key Word Picture Cards

Third Grade:
Curriculum Manual
Stepping Up In Reading - Book 3 (available 2004)
Merrill Readers G-H
Handwriting Book for Cursive (Right Hand and Left Hand)
Key Word Picture Cards
Cursive Alphabet Strip or Cursive Alphabet Picture Cards

*The Merrill Readers must be purchased separately from other PAF materials by calling SRA/McGraw Hill at 1-888-772-4543.