Ages 4 through 14. Here is a collection of games and activities that you can use to help children acquire the language awareness necessary for success in acquiring literacy. Skills emphasized include identifying sounds within words, identifying sound differences, identifying syllables, identifying words within sentences, blending sounds to create words, and using contextual information to identify words. The kit includes two full-color game boards, reproducible task cards, an activity manual, and playing pieces. Skills that have been shown to be relevant in teaching reading skills are emphasized.