![]() ![]() I’m hoping it will last two more years, and I will thereby avoid having to purchase another copy. I’ve used this book with all of my kids as they were learning to read. This is a very straightforward reading primer that gives the parent a script to read and sounds and words for the child to practice. Hiskes, per the recommendation in The Well-Trained Mind. We started out our reading journey using Phonics Pathways by Dolores G. It literally is a conglomeration of several different reading programs. Two of the boys practically taught themselves to read.īut, over the years, through MUCH trial and error, I’ve patched together a system that seems to work for us. I’ve been relieved that all four of my boys love books and stories. In this homeschooling gig thus far, four kids have learned to read with a fifth well on her way. But, they were familiar with books, the act of reading, the connection of words to thoughts and little scribbles on paper, and thus far, all have taken off with reading around age seven. Since FishPapa and I are such bookworms, it was imperative that our kids learn to read - and hopefully love it - as soon as possible. While I don’t expect my children to learn completely on their own, I want them to be able to explore their interests and preferences without waiting for me or a tutor to take them there. If a child knows and feels comfortable reading, writing, and doing basic math, he has what he needs to explore the world. In fact, they are the building blocks to learning - and to the love of learning. There’s nothing wrong with focusing on the basics. One of the things I was reminded of this past year in our Extreme Homeschool Makeover was that the basics are good. Membership supports the production of new books, educational games, and movies.Continuing the series, FishMama’s Picks for Homeschooling, today I’m sharing how I taught my kids to read. Starfall’s low-cost membership program expands the free content to include additional animated songs, mathematics activities, and reading. It is widely used in schools and homeschools. ![]() ![]() Its emphasis on phonemic awareness, systematic sequential phonics, and common sight words in conjunction with audiovisual interactivity is especially effective for teaching emergent readers, children of all ages with special needs or learning difficulties, as well as ELL (ESL) students. Starfall activities are research-based and align with state learning objectives for English language arts and mathematics. Due to the engaging content that “feels like play,” Starfall serves as an educational alternative to other entertainment choices for children. The program emphasizes exploration, play, and positive reinforcement-encouraging children to become confident and intrinsically motivated. Since then it has expanded to include standards in language arts and mathematics for preschool through fifth grade and above. Starfall was developed in the classroom by teachers and opened in August 2002 as a free public service to teach children to read. He was motivated to create a learning platform with untimed, multisensory interactive games that allow children to see, hear, and touch as they learn. Stephen Schutz, who had difficulty learning to read as a child due to dyslexia. At Starfall, children have fun while they learn ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |