wehave8 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 If you had a chance to teach phonics to a 6 year old, which of the 3 would you use and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I'd choose Spalding, of course. :-) Spalding is a complete English course: reading (both teaching the dc to read and literature analysis/comprehension), spelling, penmanship, capitalization and punctuation, simple writing. However, of the other three, I would probably go with PhonicsPathways because it's a little more comprehensive. My second choice would be Victory Drill Book, my third would be ETC. You can't really go wrong with any of them, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Phonics Pathways, because Like Ellie said, it's more comprehensive, can be used for writing and spelling practice as well. Plus it's easy, no frills, and simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Phonics Pathways (and the accompanying pyramid books) are inexpensive, thorough, logical, require no prep time for each lesson and they are stunningly efficient. You can use them for spelling too if you like. Note* Some children are overwhelmed by the amount of text on the page, so feel free to use a blank sheet of paper to cover over text your child doesn't need to focus on if this is a problem. We didn't do anything with worksheets-my goal is to get my kids reading real books as soon as possible. Graded readers are not real books. With my older two I used real books and Ruth Beechick's Homestart in Reading pamphlet. With the youngest I used Phonics Pathways for the reasons listed above and because I was homeschooling 3 and helping take care of elderly dependent relatives. I needed something simple and effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Of those 3 choices, Phonics Pathways. I used WRTR with my oldest, and then Hooked on Phonics with my 2nd. I don't think HOP would've gone as well, however, if I hadn't had the previous Spalding experience. My youngest child has special needs and may need a more intensive program like Barton or Wilson. I'm keeping an eye on her as she's still young. But that would be overkill for a typically developing child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Of those choices I would choose Phonics Pathways, but really I would choose All About Reading hands down. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Y Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Explode the Code: because I am successfully using it for the 6 & 7th times now. It gets it done fairly painlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamamindy Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I chose other because I haven't used any of the three you mentioned. I have been successful with OPGTTR to teach 2 to read so far. If I had to choose one of your 3, I'd say Phonics Pathways because I've heard it's similar to OPG. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Other. All About Reading. It is more upfront but resell is decent. It has hands on activities and scripted. We used Phonics Pathways and I loved it, till we hit a wall. I have enjoyed the scripting and advice on how to teach in the AAR. I felt PPs hands on activities didn't include word attack skills, syllable rules and basically left you on your own after the child learned short vowel sounds. The activities were a hit here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofabcd Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Of the three choices, I would choose Phonics Pathways. But I am using The Phonics Road with excellent results. I love that it is an all in one and I don't have to worry about piecing together my language arts. All About Reading and Logic of English Foundations look appealing also. My dd was a little ahead of their production schedules, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Other. We are All About Reading fans here too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 None. They are all too dry and boring. We used Memoria Press Kinder for Sons 3 and 4. BUT they had started reading on their own before we started. DD will use it again this fall. My older two both knew how to read before homeschooling. Mine also love the Primary Phonics Readers by EPS Books. A bit pricey but better if you buy the set. BOB books were labeled too dumb to live by my boys. DD thinks they are funny. I have tried McRuffy K, AAR/AAS, LOE {too expensive}, Reading Lessons Through Literature, and OPGTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wehave8 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 None. They are all too dry and boring. So what do/did you like instead? Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a27mom Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Other. We tried Phonics Pathways. They liked some of the games but not the pages in the book. ETC, couldn't figure out the pictures, so gave up on it pretty fast. We love Logic of English Foundations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Phonics Pathways did the trick five times here. Apparently we like dry and boring :-) It is thorough, logical, quick, and cost effective. And, at least here, managed to produce five strong readers and great spellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHaveNoIdeawhatIAmDoing Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I would choose Reading Lessons Through Literature. But from your list, Phonics Pathways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristin0713 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Other--very happy with logic of English here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFM Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I used Phonics Pathways with my daughter starting in about K and she likes it, it's efficient and I like the straight forward approach. We have started using the WRTR manual for her now too, to help with spelling and reading. It's great and she likes both actually so we use both. I use the WRTR for handwriting instruction as well. ETA: It should be noted that when we pulled our son out of PS he was in the middle of second and had only been taught by sight how to read. It was painful bringing him home as I thought he would be taught phonics at school. Maybe I was clueless? I corresponded with Ellie (she's a lifesaver with Spalding techniques and using the WRTR) and we started about the mid year of third. WOW, what an improvement, he has been through the spelling lists, he reads better than he already did, he is more confident and now he does spelling through dictation and just corrects what he misspells. It works. I suppose when I see what good the program can do, I trust it. It's very thorough. My daughter was a little overwhelmed in the beginning so because I had Phonics Pathways, we did that to start. Now, she seems much more "ready" for Spalding, so that is why we are incorporating it now, she likes both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsiew Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I used Phonics Pathways with my kiddos. Simple, inexpensive and worked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
km123175 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Phonics Pathways out of those choices (my oldest learned easily and efficiently with that book). My middle is a struggling reader and we've switched to All About Reading. I'm using it with the youngest too. Good luck finding what works for you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Of course, I can't help but giggle over the typo in the title. :laugh: "phoincs" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Of course, I can't help but giggle over the typo in the title. :laugh: "phoincs" I found it endearing too because I'm a dyslexic typer but I don't switch letters when I write. My spell check doesn't work here at TWTM, but it does everywhere else. I could see myself doing exactly the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Other. All About Reading. It is more upfront but resell is decent. It has hands on activities and scripted. We used Phonics Pathways and I loved it, till we hit a wall. I have enjoyed the scripting and advice on how to teach in the AAR. I felt PPs hands on activities didn't include word attack skills, syllable rules and basically left you on your own after the child learned short vowel sounds. The activities were a hit here. I agree with Mandylubug. We use PP (and halfway through with the book), but just realize that he's a kinesthetic learner, so looking into AAR, happy phonics or rocket phonics to supplement. Really happy with PP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wehave8 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Of course, I can't help but giggle over the typo in the title. :laugh: "phoincs" Thanks. I fixed it. Showing my age and stiff fingers. :( How embarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I used Phonics Pathways with great success with my twins. It would be my first try if I ever had another kiddo to teach reading. It was a miserable fail for my older son, though, so it doesn't work with everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korrale Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Other- I would use programs like Reading Bear or Red Apple Reading and then pair either of those the lots of library books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I chose other. But of the three you offered, ETC is the only one I have any experience with. They are good workbooks, probably best combined with something else. I usually try not to rely on the workbooks (ETC, Plaid Phonics etc) as the only phonics resource. They can be helpful for handwriting/spelling type practice. OPGTR is my favorite of the primers. Spalding (WRTR 4th Edition) is quickly becoming my favorite "method." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Of the three choices presented I chose ETC because I've used it with both of my children with great success. That said, I use it in conjunction with OPGTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccorn Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I taught my oldest using the Montessori phonics lessons (sandpaper letters). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petepie2 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I've used OPGTR successfully with three of my children. We use ETC for practice and reinforcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I taught my oldest using the Montessori phonics lessons (sandpaper letters). Those are great as well. MontessoriPrintShop has some inexpensive downloads for beginning phonics. I use the moveable alphabet quite often with other programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccorn Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Those are great as well. MontessoriPrintShop has some inexpensive downloads for beginning phonics. I use the moveable alphabet quite often with other programs. I've used some of what she has but I'm trained and taught in a Montessori school so I had some works already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 PP Because it is clear, simple and effective. Because it's inexpensive and I already own it. We do some ETC books too, as supplement or reinforcement, when we are about 2/3 through PP. We also use some activities from the Phonics Page website. I know there are many other excellent phonics programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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