Punchie Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 My level of happiness is probably much higher than it should be for this, but I am so completely excited that ODD read the first BOB book in its entirety, all by herself (minus me telling her how to say the word "on"). :001_wub: We have not touched upon reading at all for several months b/c she kept getting so frustrated at sounding everything out. I think even this book was at her limit of what she'll handle as she wanted to stop reading 2 pages from the end. But....she read it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyTN Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Congratulations! That's always a wonderful moment! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 :D Congrats! We love the Bob books here.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowfall Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 That's wonderful news. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 :party: :hurray::hurray: Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 ~:)~ How Exciting!! ~:)~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food4Thought Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 :party: Congrats! That is such a fun milestone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 :party: Isn't that the most awesome feeling!! When my dc were at that age, I had two Bob Book baskets -- one basket had "their" bob books that they had already read once to me; the other basket had the ones they had not read yet. Each day, I'd ask them to read me one from "their basket" and then every so often, I'd give them the next Bob book to read to me. . . Once they had read it to me, it was "theirs" and could go into their basket! We'd make a big fuss about it and daddy would ask the child to read him the new Bob book at bedtime. . . Soon enough, I could ask the child to take turns reading with me. . . She reads me one of her Bob books, then I read her one other picture book of her choosing, etc. Fun times. I miss those days!! Enjoy!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parias1126 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 What a great feeling that is!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaGrownFamily Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Aw, congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 "Mat sat. Sam sat." A memory that will never leave me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 Thank you, everyone! :) Now I just have to keep myself in check and not try to dive into phonics/reading. I think she's one for a gentle, non-pressure approach. If she had to choose between math and reading, she'd choose math. StephanieZ - the basket idea sounds great. I think we'll have to copy you and implement. Being able to visualize her accomplishments would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sditz1 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 She should be so proud of herself. And as a Mom, it is such a proud moment as well. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 That's worth a trip to DQ in our house! Go celebrate! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 My level of happiness is probably much higher than it should be for this, Rejoicing with you! When our dc start to read IS a highly joyous occasion--can't be TOO happy about it!! Congratulations!!!!! Merry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Kirsten~ Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 :party:Hooray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth Angel_79 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Hooray!!! It's an awesome feeling for everyone isn't it? Bob was our first book too and I thought I was going to cry when ds1 read that first book. Gosh....I think I may have to keep that little Bob set forever. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knit247 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 That's such a special milestone. You couldn't possibly be too excited or proud! ~*~*~Congrats~*~*~ to your DD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 We love those sweet little BOB Books. I remember the first one that both of my children read. I am so upset because I let a friend borrow them who said she was going to homeschool. She thought they were silly, never used them and never gave them back. I will have to pick up another pack when the youngest is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakerks Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Yea!! I'm so happy for you - what an awesome feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I remember when my 3 read their first Bob Book. It's such a great feeling of accomplishment. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMDRAD Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 We love those sweet little BOB Books. I remember the first one that both of my children read. I am so upset because I let a friend borrow them who said she was going to homeschool. She thought they were silly, never used them and never gave them back. I will have to pick up another pack when the youngest is ready. I thought they were kinda silly till my dd read one for the first time. After seeing her reading confidence build with these books, I don't think I'll ever part with them. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skueppers Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 My daughter read her first BOB book toward the end of August a year ago. It was a pretty neat experience! Last night, she read the third-from-last one in the last box. I wonder if she'll read the last two before the end of August, making it a year for the whole series... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepoteetteam Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 YAY!!!!!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 YAH!!!!! I loved those moments when reading started clicking for the kids. BOB books rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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