Wonder Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I will have 2 in 1st grade next year. They've both been reading at a "1st grade" level for while now. I've worked with phonics at home a bit with them, using a little OPGTR and Abeka, but this next year will be the first year of actual homeschooling. I will most likely be using Abeka Phonics with them since that's what I already have (and have a tight budget). I have a handful of Abeka 1st grade readers, but am wondering if I should look into getting more. Or can I find "readers" just at the library? Do I even need "readers" or just plain old library books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 You can use the library if you want. I'm sure they have a ton of early readers. I found most of mine at thrift stores. I like to own them since I will be using them at least 4 times. If you want some book ideas I complied a list of the ones I own in order of difficulty on my blog. You can also check out HOD or Sonlight for ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 We just use the library. I use Amazon to look for books similar to the ones we enjoy and then request them from the library. DS's favorites are the Step into Reading series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bee Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I say a healthy mix of both. I would keep readers around for them so that if they are interested or want to give it a go, then they can read with some measure of independence. I would also keep wonderful story books around so that if they want a great story, they can have that too. If you get readers, use a wide range of both, I would get readers for grades K-3 ! I would use my local library for both real books and readers. I would probably give reading some special attention over the summer and let them know we want to 'beef up' their reading skills and help them be better readers. In my experience, a plateau can be a blessing or a curse. Sometimes, all kids need is an extra push to jump to the next level and continue reading. But if they stagnant there for too long, it can be misery for everyone involved. They get to feeling as though they are spinning their wheels and wonder whats the point. Know what I mean? I got a ton a phonics DVD's, tapes and books and kept them around my house. If kids wanted to watch TV, first they had to watch a Phonics show, then they could watch a cartoon. We had to read every morning, after breakfast for about 20 minutes before any sort of TV came on, everybody made a jump in reading during that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I have some readers from thrift stores and such. I wouldn't invest in brand new readers. The library should have plenty of readers. Mine has a whole section with levels and such. I actually didn't own much in the way of readers when my oldest was an early reader. We just used the library. I have some thrift store finds *now* for my younger ones, but I find that I rarely use them. Except Star Wars Phonics... We use those a lot. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammv15 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I am using MCruffy SE Phonics and Reading and readers are included. You can purchase them separately from http://mcrufffy.com or CBD. I have also used http://progressivephonics.com/ , http://www.starfall.com , http://soundcityreading.com , and http://allinonehomeschool.com . Soundcity has printable stories and lost of spelling and phonics worksheets. Easy Peasy has lots of resources including links to McGuffey Readers. Progessivephonics has lots of free readers and Starfall has free readers and games. Http://marriottmd.com/sam/ has free readers. HTH http://www.funphonics.com/books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammv15 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 http://www.turtlediary.com/kids-stories.html http://www.learn-to-read-prince-george.com/McGuffey-readers.html Sorry just adding a few more . I actually had more links if I find them I will post them later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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