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Does exactly what it says it does. I was struggling to teach my daughter how to read - even though she is a bright and eager learner - for all the reasons explained in the book's preface. We're less than 20 lessons into the book and my 4 year old is already reading words on her own! I couldn't have taught her without this book's guidance. It's easy to follow, but parents: you HAVE TO read the preface and do exactly what it says to do, in the way it says to do it. Just follow what they author instructs and everything falls into place. I will definitely be keeping this to help my son learn to read when he's old enough.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I used this book with my oldest son and although it may LOOK complicated at first glance, it really isn't at all! It was easy to use, some lessons were maybe too easy and we skipped a few (he knew what sound B makes for instance). Although it starts out very simple and easy, it gradually builds in length of lesson, and "difficulty", but since the change is gradual, the child barely notices. If you can read, then you can teach your child to read with this book in just 10-20 minuets a day. It really is that easy. The only reason this book gets a good instead of great from me, is because I found The Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading; which is along the same lines, only has double the lessons and works up into more difficult words and reading levels. So, I'll be listing my copy for sale here very soon, since I'll be using the other one with my younger child.Read full review
I found this book when my youngest child was 4 and I was starting with her reading. I have homeschooled all 9 of my children. She is now 25. I found this approach to reading kept her interest at a young age and also reinforced skills in her older brothers as they sat in on lessons. We had used a variety of materials over the years and I must say that for beginning reading this is my favorite. We supplemented with Bob Books and then on to other advanced reading programs.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I used this book over 20 years ago to teach my 4 year old son to read. Now I have a 4 year old granddaughter. I bought the book again (I think I gave away my first copy to a friend trying to teach their child). She's learning quickly and is happy to do her lesson everyday that I see her. I love that it is simple and quick. I love that it emphasizes lower case letters and not by their "name" but by their sound. Excellent!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
My 4 year old was resistant to learning to read before using this book. She already knew all her letters and sounds, but would get embarrassed trying to sound words out with me. She took to this book right away and finds it engaging. Now, she asks me to do extra lessons sometimes and we are only on lesson 14! It has definitely improved her confidence with the reading process and I look forward to using it with my other children as well.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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