AbstractThis study examined the effectiveness of using explicit phonological awareness instructions in
helping six-year-old children learn to read in English. The instrument used for delivering the
explicit phonological awareness instructions was the LeapFrog SchoolHouse program and the
instrument for assessment was the LeapTrack Assessment and Instruction System designed by
LeapFrog SchoolHouse Incorporation, USA. A classroom, called The Literacy Center, was set up to
house the equipment such as the LeapMat, LeapDesk, LeapPad and a computer installed with the
LeapTrack Assessment and Instruction System. These equipment were the support material and acted as
play-tools for the preschool children. The explicit instructions, which took place in
thirty-minute lessons, were delivered to twelve UPSI preschool children through out their 2006
school year. The lessons were conducted every day from Monday to Thursday for thirty-four weeks
using a .....