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  1. Would love to know how everyone is liking this, would be using w/ a 7 year old and 6 year old. Thanks!! Kim
  2. Yeah...I just am wondering why I want AAR at this point. I really like structure as I lack it, especially when it comes to teaching reading. I don't like programs that take you through several different levels, each meant to be in a year.... Geesh.... I know people RAVE about AAS and I love it too, I just don't want to get caught up in the "I must have AAR because AAS is so good" Oh boy..I am thinking out loud here. I don't do well w/ books like alpha phonics or phonics pathways, I like things that tell me what to say and do and have a daily plan for reading!!
  3. Hi, I know AAR 1 is just now out, I have looked at the samples and really like what I see. My son just turned 6 and is reading some simple words, really we are just starting w/ the I See Sam readers. I like them but feel I lack some structure. I really want more structure, especially when teaching reading. The AAR 1 looks great, I have decided not to do AAS 1 w/ him because he is writing a lot yet, he would need to move through it quickly for reading. I feel he would be ready for AAR 2 though before it is completed. So...not sure what direction I should go w/ him? Should I work through AAR 1? Not sure what I would do AFTER AAR 1...I would not want to go back and work through AAS 1 I want to keep moving forward w/ the reading. Thanks! Kim
  4. Hi, My 6 year old boy, just turned six, is reading in the I See Sam books. He loves them. Can I use AAS along w/ them? I want his "reading" to go faster than he would learn w/ AAS. Now..his writing is not up w/ his reading so....we would do a lot of AAS orally, while working on handwriting? Would this work? Kim
  5. Ok, I have a son who will be 4 in February, I am NOT into a lot of formal schooling when young. I find myself really wanting AAR Pre 1, everything looks so neat. I already have Sonlight LA K and P3/4. I just don't know...I am being pulled by the cute little zebra, which he would love and the neat books that go w/ AAR Pre 1 AND the activity book and the Teachers book, I like to have things laid out, even if I don't follow it exactly! Thanks! Kim
  6. Well...on the 3Rs plus yahoo group they mention that iseesam.com removed the puncuation marks in the first two sets. I looked at the free book 21 and there were punctuation marks so I am unsure what they mean...but.. I went ahead and ordered from iseesam.com as they had a 20%off TOS2011 in case anyone wants to order...it was funny, I just happened to call him and ask if there happened to be any discounts or coupon codes and he said yes, this coupon code ran in The Old Schoolhouse magazine sooo... I really like the idea of the word lists and I got a "gift" set that comes w/ the first two sets, flashcards for both sets (my son likes flashcards), coloring book etc... Now..all of that is available via downloads and I do have a printer but I just wanted everything all done for me this time as I feel I have so much to do now. Plus..they color code the flashcards etc..etc.. so you know which ones go w/ which books. Anyway....the 20%off swayed me and I just ordered, plus...I wanted them soon...I ordered this afternoon and I already got an email that they shipped them...impressive. Kim
  7. Do you all use these readers, anyone? If so...do you prefer the ones from 3R's Plus or from iseesam.com? Just curious....I like the looks of both, want to be sure of what I am getting.... Thanks! Kim
  8. What I like about the 3R's is they have a little story plot you read before reading each book. Since the beginning books just have a few words this tells more of a "story". Does the I See Sam books have that? Thanks! Kim
  9. Yes..it can cost quite a bit to print but...I have printed out a few. The free ones only go up to the second set I believe, wondering which ones people buy after that. Wish they all were free...ha!
  10. SN's Board? What is that? Also...the ones from 3RsPlus have comprehension questions also and are $10 cheaper a set...I did get a response back from the 3RsPlus when I asked the difference...here is her response: Thank you for your question....I will try and answer it as straightforwad as possible without becoming too technical:) The BRI books are a revised/updated version of the original (and highly successful) South West Educational Regional Laboratory (SWRL) Kindergarten Beginning reading Program. All revisions made by 3RsPllus were made by a former SWRL linguist and research staff members who developed the original "I See Sam" reading program. As noted on the "About Us" link on our website, the former SWRL Director, Dr. Dick Schutz, is president of 3RsPlus and provided the majority of the revisions and updates to this program. When the reading series was initially developed during the late 1960's, BRI was called the 'SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program'. However, when the books were implemented in kindergarten classrooms across the U.S. during the 1970's, they became popularly known as the I See Sam books, after the main character in Book 1. When 3RsPlus revised the original SWRL I See Sam books, the name was changed to BRI (Beginning Reading Instruction). The 3RsPlus BRI books embody the most up-to-date research on beginning reading instruction and were revised to make instruction more simple and straightforward. This includes the following: One of the most important differences is that 3RsPlus updated the instructional procedures and makes explicit what the instructor is to do and what the child is to do.'I See Sam.com' changed the instructional procedures to "Say it fast. Say it slow." Speed of articulation is not not relevant in learning how to handle the Alphabetic Code. 3RsPlus deleted 4 books from the original SWRL series because the they included no new Alphabetic Code/English phonic sounds. Most children do not need this additional practice. For those who do need more practice we added the 10 Booster Books, which give children practice in all the letter/sound correspondences that are included in BRI 1 and 2. 'I See Sam.com' removed all the punctuation marks in Book 1. This increases the difficulty of reading for the child. 'I See Sam.com' added a "Phonemic Awareness" program to precede and a "Fluency Program to follow instruction. These are unnecessary and counter-productive. 3RsPlus developed SPELL, which strengthens the child's reading and effectively teaches spelling. The most obvious difference is the cost. 3RsPlus charge per set is $20 compared to the I See Sam.com charge of $30. And 3RsPlus shipping and handling charge is about half of The I See Sam.com charge. There are other differences but they are more technical and not as consequential. You can also check out the 'Research' link on the website to see the results of the unprecedented amount of research that has been carried out on this particular beginning reading series.... no other reading series has been known to show such astounding results. Finally, there is a yahoo forum devoted to BRI: http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/Beginning-Reading-Instruction/?v=1&t=directory&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=dir&slk=13 You have to "join" to get access, but this is only to protect the privacy of the children that the members post about. The Files include some very useful information that is not on the 3RsPlus website. I hope this explanation helps. We'll welcome any further questions or concerns you may have, and wish you the best in the instruction.
  11. Hi, Does anyone know the main difference between the I See Sam readers and where is best to get them from? Thanks! Kim
  12. I specifically called and asked them this and they do not allow you to re-sell. I was watching an auction on ebay for a used set and the auction disappeared. They watch ebay closely and remove any unauthorized auctions. I was quite dissappointed, they were not very friendly when I asked if I purchased could I re-sell.....they said you were allowed to give it away but not re-sell it :glare:
  13. I appreciate your ramblings :001_smile:...helps me to think about what I need to be doing! Boy...you know Winter Promise looks neat. What I want is a way for the kids to read at a faster pace (those that are ready) and a way for the ones that aren't to go at their own pace. I also have a 10 year old I would like to "refresh" or probably just use AAS, that should fill in gaps w/ phonics and help w/ spelling. My 6 year old son is ready to read, I think Sonlight would move to slow, but his writing isn't there yet. I have a 7 year old who is reading but we need to move forward w/ a bit more phonics to bump her up a bit....YIKES! Kim
  14. Yes Merry, makes sense. I too, poster before Merry :001_smile:, am "wanting" an IG that pulls it all together. I guess as I now am struggling w/ my older two in spelling and different things...I wish I had just done an all in one because now I CAN'T even if I wanted to, without going down several grade levels because spelling or whatever, isn't as advanced as their reading etc.. Maybe I am just "wanting" too much, ha! Sort of like sonlight LA, I have tried it a gazillion times, really wanting it to work because I like the readers, like the copywork etc....but...OH GEEZ! You would think I would have figured all this out by now, now I am starting w/ my younger kids, feel like I have been given a second chance and am still not sure the best way to proceed. Wow!
  15. Just curious...this is so hard. I want to know how you all simplify Language Arts if you do not use an all in one program. What do you use to teach reading etc... Kim
  16. One other thing...I was hoping to use Son LA because of the readers and reader schedules, to keep them reading good books, I tend to lack the "organization" to keep plenty of books for them to practice their reading and I thought that would be a good option?
  17. So...what do you all use to do a "language arts" program? I want something complete but I struggle because their spelling, writing etc..are not on the same level as reading, I am finding it frustrating that teaching reading goes so SLOW and the other stuff my young son isn't ready for. We have tried Alpha PHonics and everytime I bring that out they say "no!"...they just don't like it. I have spelling covered w/ AAS, my son is 6 and ready to get reading but I hate trying to "cover" everything for my 7 year old. I don't like feeling like I have so many gaps but to try and do a full LA program...yikes. Maybe I should do phonics, we use ETC, use sonlight LA just for the copywork and phonics pages and readers, do AAS, FFL and WWE? GEEZZZ...to many things to try and figure out! Kim
  18. Hi, Just curious...I used to love the idea of doing Sonlight LA along w/ the Cores but in trying to "fit" certain kids in the LA that goes w/ the Core it is becoming difficult. Do I just "think" sonlight LA is good, is it REALLY good or is there much better? Anyone want to compart Sonlight LA to PAL? Thanks! Kim
  19. I am needing to get my son caught up in LA skills, his reading level is higher than spelling, grammar etc.. I am really tired of trying to put it ALL together w/ different books. Is there a Remedial "all in one" LA program out there that won't make a 5th or 6th grader start at like a 4th grade level... Does this make sense? Thanks, Kim
  20. Oh..I am so glad I asked, not what I thought it would be...ha! I am definitely NOT wanting anything that has strict log in times or whatever, that is NOT AT ALL what I want! I don't want a virtual school type thing. I am not sure what I thought it was... Oh well.....still searching for a good solution for one of my children :001_smile: Thanks for all that responded... Kim
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