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06.26.08, 20:02 PM New York City
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Advice only please - I want to teach my dc to read before dc goes to K this coming September. I find dc works better one on one wrt to learning (writing, states, etc.) Without telling me I should not do this, can anyone advise on a method they have used to teach their ~5 year old to read. (We do the typical reading of books and writing words, lettes, etc.) [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 06.26.08, 08:02 PM Flag
 

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I let the school handle it, and supported their efforts and followed their advice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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I taught both of my kids to readat age 4. Does dc know his letter sounds yet? I have some resources for you, btu it may take longer than 2 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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Thanks dc does know all letters (sounds as well as written). I am looking for resource please. I should say that I have tried hooked on phonics, but the games quickly became unappealing as did the books. I believe that is because they are repetitive rather than a lack of interest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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can he sound out three letter words? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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dc has a number of words memorized by sight but when asked to read cat (memorized) will do so but cannot make the connection to reading a rhyming word such as sat. Longwinded answer to no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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I highly recommend the New Way series out of the UK. You will need to order them online from England from Nelson Publishing. Start with the white and pink series. (Skip the white without words). Have him sound out a page a night (or more if he can) and read the same book with you for a week. Phonics based, and much much funnier and more interesting than the Bob books (we've used both at home). They are not cheap though. We've used them through the yellow level with great success. If you travel for business/pleasure to London, certain bookstores have them two (one on Canary Wharf, I know of). If you think ds needs to practice three letter words in family groups, first, I may have another idea...but more boring, fwiw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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Thank you. I appreciate the recommendation. I will take a look at them on line and see what the cost is. Unfortunately no plans to travel to London in the near-term. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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NP: it's unappealing because your kid doesn't want to do it yet. Just let him/her have a great summer and enter school excited for school, rather than think it's just more drudgery [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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good god, I couldn't agree more. learning to read is developmental. if you push it, you could breed a child who hates to read [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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nnp. ITTA. I don't understand people like OP at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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My friend used Eye Q phonics but you have to buy it. I found it useless (she leant me some books)...but I didn't do the cd that came with it. My dc couldn't read at all starting K and entered 1st grade reading a bit ahead of where he 'needed' to be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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Thanks for the tip. I am sure it will happen in school, but would feel more comfortable managing this before K...seems to fit better with my dc who can easily get lost in a large group of children and will not ask for help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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why the rush? Is there a study out there and proved that early readers will be happier, more successful and well adjusted adults? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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my dc has shown some interest in learning to read (she's almost 5, entering K), so I got her a few beginner reader books -- the Henry and Mudge books are v cute. I'm not particularly following a "method" -- I'm going to leave that to her teachers -- but I figured it doesn't hurt for her to start getting the idea of reading, and she seems to enjoy it (in limited doses). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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I used the letter factory, word factory and storybook factory dvd (you can buy mine if you want) and I went to a free seminar at NYPL (Donnell - which is closing) over the summer. The woman was great. I think her name is Emily Levy and she uses (guess here) Norton Gillingham method. I bought that to and am willing to sell cheap if you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:11 AM Flag
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Same here. Letter factory, word factory & storybook factory. I also did the "Teach Your Baby To Read" program with my son, but discontinued it because it was too hard for me to follow-up with it & work f/t (it's more for SAHMs IMO). My son was reading words at 3.5 yo, my daughter not so much. I don't think it had anything to do with what we did. I do feel sight word reading is better because now my son spells many words phonetically. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:19 AM Flag
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its phonics based and she has a website, if you want I will dig it out and give you more info. Let me know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:22 AM Flag
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Explode the Code is the best series. That's what most schools use in early grades for normal to advanced students (not a remedial program.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:12 AM Flag
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Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons is recommended by someone I know who homeschools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:14 AM Flag
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That is a terrific book, and is available in paperback (approx 20 dollars) at many Manhattan Barnes and Noble stores. The lessons are sequential, well planned, and when you finish your child will be reading at a 2nd grade level. My 4 yo learned using that book. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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Honestly, get the book Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. If you're consistent and the child is willing to work with you, it will work. This program worked wonders for my 5 yo who was eager to start learning to read. If you dc doesn't WANT to learn right now, however, you can't make them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:17 AM Flag
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Get the book Teach Your Child to read in 100 Easy lessons [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:18 AM Flag
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Check out www.headsprout.com. It has been a very good program for my 5yo DD - a terrific supplement to our reading together in the evenings. It has given her lots of confidence in the reading department, and she will start K as a solid reader. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:36 AM Flag
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Parents like you scare me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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I won't tell you "shouldn't" do it, but what is the point? Perhaps if dc hasn't learned to read by K you could do this next summer. My dc knew "letters" before K, but in beginning of K couldn't even read c-a-t -- would say "ca-ay-tee" and have no idea what word was. K teacher said "don't worry" and suddenly before end of K it "clicked" and dc became best reader in class in first grade. Just got 3rd grade ELA results and dc got perfect score. Late reading doesn't mean you will not be a good reader and why make dc hate it? Just keep reading books to your dc and it will be much better for dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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You asked for advice and I will give it you, don;t do it. It often backfires. Reading at this age has nothing to do with intelligence and forcing it can just cause a kid to hate it. Read to dc, if he/she is interested in phonics play some games, if not don't. If dc is developmentally ready dc will pick it up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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itttttta [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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In Japan it is typical for kids to learn to read at home, just as naturally as it is here to learn potty training at home, are their kids all messed up? Globally, it isn't that weird. Also, someone said awhile back to put the captions on your TV so it is always there when dc sees it. There are also cookie cutters shaped like letters you can use to make it fun. Decorate the cookies like things that start with that letter (put apple pictures on the A, make the Y yellow, whatever). String the cookies together and ask what it says. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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I agree that reading can be taught without devastating consequences, but I would hardly hold up Japan as a model for mentally healthy children [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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word [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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Why do you think children in Japan are mentally unhealthy? Thats judging an entire country... do you know anyone from Japan/have you been there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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BOB books on amazon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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I taught my DC to read at 4 with Bob's Books, but it was my child pushing me not the opposite. I thought the series was great and each book built on the previous one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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is your dc interested? my dd is forcing us to teach her to read and count, and she writes, just turned 5. i was opposed to that completely, but what can i do if she asks questions and is interested? i was an early reader myself, and was penalized at school for "bad attitute" - i was bored and was paying little attention. my grades in reading class (i studied abroad) were lower (but not totally bad) than of the kids who were just learning to read, but of course it helped with math and other subjects. i would say that writing/fine motor skills are more important at this age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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forcing you? does she have one of those evil teddy bears that chew off your toes at night if don't do her bidding? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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Why do you have to teach DC read during the summer? Is your DC going to G&T? Are your NERVOUS? Don't worry my Hunter DC didn't read until 1st grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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OP here: Thanks for all of the advice. I took a look at Explode the Code and will go with that one. If dc is agreeable, will follow it and hopefully accomplish the task before end of summer. Local excellent public school - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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We used Frontline Phonics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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SIL got chewed out by her ds's K teacher for teaching him how to read prior to starting school. reason - it wasn't the same system the school was using. that said, sil didn't care, she was pleased her son could read. but be warned that the eventual school might not be so pleased. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:16 PM Flag
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What systems are so at odds? Really curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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I don't know, but this was the predominant theory when I was little (late 70s). You were supposed to wait for the teacher to teach you. Anyway, I learned to read in 1st grade and later on I would score in the top 1-2% of every standardized reading test so I don't think it's particularly important to read early. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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- sorry, OP said no advice, I was just answering that question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.08.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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