TheCoffeeChick Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 My dd who will be 4 in October is just about done with all 3 of the Before the Code books. I was planning on using the Rod & Staff Pre-K books for her this fall, but would these be too boring/easy for her since she already knows all the letters and their sounds? If they would be, are there any other suggestions that are pocketbook friendly? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in MS Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 These books are not about phonics. They have cut and paste, matching, numbers, etc. They are very fun and encourage a wide range of skills. They are excellent. You can seen samples here: http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/item/1-10020-G/?list=Rod_and_Staff_Preschool My 4 yo loves them! Now if you are talking about the About 3 set of books your child may be just above them, but could still benefit some. We are just now finishing up About 3 set and my dd is just now turning 4. ETA: Not sure what you are referring to by pocket friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 ETA: Not sure what you are referring to by pocket friendly. Sorry ... Cheap! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferB Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'm in the same place for this summer. Dd 4 has finished the 3 books before Explode the Code, has already done all the Rod & Staff books once through. I bought a new set for her to do again. But, wondering what else is good at that stage before blending takes place. I started her on Explode the Code 1, but I'm having her do just 2 pages at a time instead of 4. Other than that, I don't have any ideas. Come fall we are doing K12, Kindergarten. :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in MS Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Sorry ... Cheap! :tongue_smilie: LOL! I should have figured that! I was thinking "fits into a pocket" or something. Hehe. No other suggestions 'cept maybe LLATL blue. However that is not really pocket friendly. samples at http://www.cspress.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFClassicalAcademy Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 My ds3 (will be 4 in September) just started using the R&S pre-k books. He loves them!!! They really are about cutting, pasting, colors, shapes, numbers, etc. I don't think they are boring at all. I think any preschooler would enjoy them, but I do suggest that you look into some samples. The books advance in difficulty (there are 7 in all). Here is a basic of what they cover. Adventures with Books: colors and shapes Bible Pictures to Color: this accompanies a storybook (that comes in the set) and the pictures are very cute. Counting with Numbers: numbers 1-10 Do it Carefully: writing letter and hearing sounds Everywhere We Go: Review of all concepts learned Finding the Answers: Thinking skills Going On Eagerly: Geographical awareness Even though there might be a repetition in terms of the letters and their sounds, kids still like the books and it doesn't hurt to reinforce. HTH!! Liz in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 :iagree: The R&S books are fantastic! Some other good workbooks for that age are the Kumon workbooks. In particular they have a book of jigsaw puzzles(cut out pieces and paste them correctly to make a picture) and color by number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Great! I think I'll go with what I originally planned and still do Rod & Staff. Dd will be happy to have work to call her own! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 CLE is very budget friendly, and it's set up in bite-sized chunks that will allow you to do as little or as much as she wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daybreaking Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Should a child be close to 4 before starting the workbooks? Would a "young 3" be much too young? Also, how many weeks/months does it take to get through one workbook? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in MS Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Should a child be close to 4 before starting the workbooks? Would a "young 3" be much too young? Also, how many weeks/months does it take to get through one workbook? :bigear: In my experience (others may differ) young 3 is a bit to immature for the Preschool set that is referred to in this thread. Now the About 3 set would be good for that age. We just do a page or 3 as we feel the desire so it could take a few months or a few days to go through a book. There are 32 pages per wkbk. Here are the About Three wkbk samples: http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/item/39-0--/?list=Rod_and_Staff_Kindergarten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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