Oh, I really like the idea of using OPGTR with a more hands-on and playful approach! I didn’t realize that spelling was so tedious if the child can’t write well. That definitely helps me with this decision since my son isn’t ready to write much yet. I’m going to try using OPGTR using magnet letters like you suggested and then once he’s fluent with cvc words, I can pivot to AAR or LOE if it’s necessary. Thank you so much!!

He knows the sound every letter makes and can identify most of the letters. He reverses b’s and d’s and confuses v with w. That sort of thing. He reads books to his little brother (2) but only because little brother asks. We have watched those shows and love them but I’ve noticed they mostly use capital letters. I am looking for more of a program so I actually make time to focus on it every day (or few days). He doesn’t like flash cards at all so we’ve been using the bananagrams recently to help. I have looked into it. It just wasn’t very exciting to me but maybe I should look again. Did you have a good experience with AAR?

I’m looking to gently begin a reading program with my 4 year old son. I think I’ve narrowed it down to Logic of English and The Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading. Both seem like reputable programs and appeal to me as his teacher. He’s very energetic but usually has a decent attention span when it comes to read alouds. I checked out OPGTR from our library and completed lesson 1 with him. We made it through but he certainly wasn’t begging for another lesson. This program seems like it would be the easiest/quickest way to get it done. However, it looks like LOE would likely produce a better speller in the long run and also be more interactive and enjoyable for him. I don’t mind the investment in LOE if it’s what works best. What are your suggestions? Thank you!!