The 320 page 2nd Edition manual has 5 chapters that provide complete explanations of how to introduce each Phonic Face, detailed teaching activities for letter/sound, phonemic awareness, and phonics learning. For teachers, the manual includes skill level charts, example lesson plans, suggested thematic units, activities for use of Phonic Faces books, and ideas for use of Phonic Faces in early childhood classrooms (pre-K through 1st grade). For special service providers, the manual explains use with special populations such as dyslexic, learning disabled, or speech impaired, as well as benefits to children with auditory processing disorders