This comprehensive kit includes everything you need to introduce everyday vocabulary and phonics skills to students who are non - native speakers of English. Developed with the help of ELL teachers in diverse settings, the Reading Rods Language Patterns and Vocabulary Kit is great for students in mainstream classrooms, English language instruction within bilingual programs or any ELL program. Aligned with current scientific research on how children acquire English language skills, these kits can be tailored to whole class, small group or individual needs. Large, four - color, themed illustrations and photos in each lesson form the foundation to teach essential themes such as school, family, food, shapes, colors and much more. Kit includes: 20 Themed Picture Cards, 21 double - sided Dialogue and Activity Cards, Instruction and Activity Book (96 pages with blackline masters), 233 color - coded Reading Rods in a sturdy tub and four plastic trays.