tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post437615219121748293..comments2023-06-02T05:14:48.390-04:00Comments on Bits and Pieces From My Life: T.I.P.sters: Teaching Kids to ReadKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152562871467319771noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-83823886059764945272012-08-22T11:25:40.146-04:002012-08-22T11:25:40.146-04:00We tried Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Less...We tried Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons but both my child and I found it to be cumbersome. We have used The Reading Lesson and love it. I also use Explode the Code for reinforcement. Erin was reading fluently at the end of first/beginning of 2nd grade. Maygen is just now entering first grade and can read very basic early readers. She still sounds out most words. Reading hasn't clicked just yet. Ada who is just starting K is still struggling to recognize all her letters so we've put phonics instruction on hold for now. michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483120109044136080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-79083632012658384272012-08-21T13:27:24.500-04:002012-08-21T13:27:24.500-04:00My first was an early reader. I started him with ...My first was an early reader. I started him with "100 easy lessons" at the beginning of last year, just a few months after he turned 4. I'm not always a pusher of early academics, but he was ready! At least he seemed ready to inexperienced me. Thankfully I was right. Though the actual teaching experience was not all roses, he learned quickly. After about 70ish lessons we stopped and just read books. He is now (at 5 and a half) reading around a fourth grade level.<br /><br />Not to sound too uppity, I know this is just my boy. My little girl who is four and a half isn't quite ready for official lessons and doesn't know her letters and sounds yet. She shows interest in learning, but has no memory for it. I won't be disappointed if she takes her time and is a "late" reader. We're working more on character than anything.Babychaserhttp://www.babychaser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-61738156297631053032012-08-21T12:32:38.809-04:002012-08-21T12:32:38.809-04:00I might have to look into Alpha Phonics too. My ol...I might have to look into Alpha Phonics too. My oldest is just starting Kindergarten, but I tried Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Lessons with her about a year ago. She hated it after the first few lessons. I didn't want this to become a daily battle and she was only 4, so I put the book away. Maybe I just need to try a different approach.Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-9301139998042928092012-08-21T08:20:04.734-04:002012-08-21T08:20:04.734-04:00Thank you for this post. After having 2 that basi...Thank you for this post. After having 2 that basically taught themselves to read I am faced with a struggling one. It's good to be reminded that it's okay if they are "late" readers.<br /><br />I bought explode the code for this year with her and I plan on using some simple leveled readers with her. I think explode the code will fit her well. I also found a site called Reading Eggs with leveled activities, giving her a way to practice without me by her side. They offer a 2 week free trial before you have to put down any money, so we'll see how it goes.<br />homemomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399703068349468217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-87205694529069964862012-08-21T07:49:35.725-04:002012-08-21T07:49:35.725-04:00I may need to look into Alpha-Phonics. Right now E...I may need to look into Alpha-Phonics. Right now Emahry is enjoying the Bob Books series.Tim, Allyson, and kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783456001791140306noreply@blogger.com