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| Nana |
  Jun 19 2005, 10:23 PM
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 OK I guess I want to ask here also since I have asked in all the other subjects.. What are you using for reading (Or what DID you use when your children were younger?) and why do you like or dislike it? Thanks Nana |
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| Blaise |
Jun 19 2005, 11:16 PM
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I'm using McGuffey's Readers. I like them because they use phonics to teach and they use more punctuation. Even in the primer, the children are learning how to use semi-colons, commas... etc etc.
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| hsbeliever |
Jun 20 2005, 02:30 AM
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We like using children's literature, actual books, for reading. No readers here, but that is just our personal preference. When dh and I were little, we both hated learning to read because we learned to read with the Dick and Jane readers, etc.
 Thankfully, our local school district stopped using readers over a decade ago for just that reason. Now, they buy class sets of individual books. When I was teaching, I saw what a positive difference the real books made, and we have definately seen wonderful results at home.  There are tons of resources available to help with using children's literature, and many are specific to particular stories. |
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| ahdarakjy |
Jun 20 2005, 06:28 AM
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For the very beginning I use some little readers, but once they get comfortable with reading, we have only used real books. I like some of the readers, but for my older ones (3-4th grade) it really isn't necessary since they do so much reading on their own. I just make sure that we discuss what they are reading from time to time- not everything- and have them write paragraphs every once in awhile. Actually, I think I need to have them do that more often now that they are getting older. (I shy away from book reports for the same reason you shy away from readers, hsbeliever!
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| Appliejuice |
Jun 20 2005, 06:44 AM
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I have used the first box of Bob books and my kids liked those because they felt good when they finished one book. It was a boost for them.
 We also have used Learning Launage Arts through Lit. (blue book). They come with readers and my kids loved those. Once they learn to read, they are off on their own. We also read to them everyday or almost everyday from what the others are calling real books. I consider any book that a kids can read or learn to read from, real books. That is just me. As for spelling, I am using the Natural Speller and getting some of their words from their writing assignments. My son can get what, where, when, who, etc. correct on a spelling test, but usually can't spell them correctly in his writing assignments.  So, these words frequently end up on his spelling tests. 
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| Sammi |
Jun 20 2005, 07:01 AM
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Michele, Did I tell you that Kathryn Stout, the author of Natural Speller is my hs'g umbrella. (Who I report to at the end of the year?) She is very intelligent. You would really like her. Nana, I have used, w/ 2 of my children, Primary Phonics by EPS. (Rainbow Resources carries them) It is a very, simplistic phonics program, that comes w/ readers. My library also had the readers. The reason I liked them so much was, they matched what we were learning in the phonics book. I found that other readers, had so many "other words", that my children didn't know, that they didn't feel a sense of accomplishment of reading it on their own. I would strongly recommend this program. It starts out in preschool, learning the A,B,C's and goes on until 3rd grade. My dc did much of the work on their own, which they enjoyed. Whenever I give a "How to Read", chat, I always recommend this program. Many people have loved it.
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| MomofBunbun |
Jun 20 2005, 07:11 AM
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I used Teach Your Child To Read in 100 Easy Lessons for dd #1. We got up to lesson #75 and stopped. Dd was a little overwhelmed at that point (she's 5). I have been using Alphaphonics with Explode the Code workbooks as review. I like the Code books because there are elements of spelling and reading comprehension that you don't get from Alphaphonics. The 1st 2 books were just right for my K child. We have been using the Bob books and easy readers from the library also.
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| quiltinmommy |
Jun 20 2005, 08:38 AM
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I like Bob Jones Reading but it did not work for my youngest. I am using the Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading by Jessie Wise along with Bob Books and Explode the Code. That's for 1st and 2nd grades.
If she's a reading already, I love Bob Jones... my older kids both used it and my son still does. I like that it goes over lots of necessary reading skills that I wouldn't pick up on otherwise. I will probably go back to Bob Jones with my youngest once we can get her reading... but it was moving too fast for a struggling student. Oops forgot spelling... I am using Spelling workout with the youngest and just switched to Spelling Power for my older kids.... it's for kids 8 and up. Spelling Workout is solid in introducing the spelling rules and getting them going... Ohh I should probably add I really like the LLATL (Learning Language Arts Through Literature) program... but felt it would be too much for my struggling reader. Hopefully mid year she will be ready to move into that... I know Bob Jones is still too much for her. |
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| Nana |
 Jun 20 2005, 09:27 AM
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Thanks I checked out that site and WOW... Did you know they have FREE Lesson packs They are made to go with their products but the stories are in the packs so you can get MOST of it with out paying anything I like a try before you buy sort of thing.. I am printing off some as we speak so I can see if they work for Sami... Did I say Thanks http://www.epsbooks.com/dynamic/free_teach...esson_packs.asp Nana
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| Appliejuice |
Jun 20 2005, 11:53 AM
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That is cool. Donna was the one who told me about Natural Speller. She really likes it and I think it will work out much better for us next year because I will actually make a plan/schedule for it. I deleted your extra posts.
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| Donna |
Jun 20 2005, 12:30 PM
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 It's so flexible!
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| Nana |
Jun 20 2005, 12:32 PM
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any one have the web site?
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| Donna |
Jun 20 2005, 12:46 PM
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 Does she even have a website? Natural Speller is available at most bookstores. Here's a heads-up though, Natural Speller is fantastic but it has no lesson plans. It is a tool and it has all the elements for spelling. You make the plans to suit the child's need.I have a review of it here: http://donnayoung.org/in/cur/natspel.htm Ok, I found her site, this page has some samples and I see that she has a sample lesson plan now. http://designastudy.com/pdf/index.html |
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| Nana |
Jun 20 2005, 12:49 PM
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OK I found another choice... *shaking my head* do any of you know anything about "Next Stop* I found it on the EPS site... thx Nana
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| Nana |
Jun 20 2005, 12:51 PM
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Thanks Donna You are Fantastic!!! Nana
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| mtbriere |
Jun 20 2005, 12:56 PM
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Ok, this may be a stupid question, but what are Bob books?
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| Nana |
Jun 20 2005, 01:51 PM
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| Sammi |
Jun 20 2005, 02:42 PM
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I used Next Step w/ my dd/7, for 1st grade. I think it was very good. It takes a story genre and then asks questions pertaining to the stories. I think most anything by EPS is good. |
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| Sammi |
Jun 20 2005, 02:44 PM
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Kathryn Stouts web site is www.designastudy.com
She puts out monthly teaching tips you can sign up for too. I have used most all of her books as references. I used the Natural Speller this year. I do like spelling lists, so I bought R&S for next year though. |
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| Appliejuice |
 Jun 20 2005, 08:52 PM
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Thanks for the site, Donna. I checked out the sample lesson and it is the list I started with when I made some plans today. I think she should link to your site. You give a great review and sample lesson.
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