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I also want materials that help ground and sustain a lifelong interest in reading and develop ongoing critical reflection/comprehension. My kids could both read before K--I want options that don't bore them to death. That's not reflected in the science.[/quote]

Everything old is new again.

I taught first grade some years ago.  In one system, we were forced to use the Sullivan Reading program exclusively.  It was totally phonics and incredibly boring.

I am a strong believer in phonics.  I always taught phonics and used Modern Curriculum Phonics.  It had a plaid cover.  But, this business of never allowing a kid to look at a beginning sound and trying to decide what the word might be depending on context is terrible.  You want kids to use common sense and critical thinking skills as well as decoding.

I also taught Kindergarten with the "Letter People."  It was a great program. But, that was many years ago.

Phonics is key.  It is not the "only."  Good literature is also important,   If kids have not had books read to them at home, they need lots of vocabulary building.  Sounding out words that have no meaning does not encourage reading comprehension.  And, why do we read?  We read to understand and, hopefully, to enjoy.  
Interesting books are important, too.  You must have motivation.  
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