This 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 .....

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