Zoo Phonics?

[mykdsmomy]

Has anyone used this program with their SN child? http://www.zoophonics.com/products_deluxe.html

 

I'm debating using it ...I need a super creative phonics program for him. He has FASD and has little to no attention span. It takes practically standing on my head to get him to learn. Any input? TIA :)

[sheryl]

I'm sorry I haven't heard of this. But, is there a Phonetic Zoo? There's something very similar that my friend is trying this year for the first time with her dd, but I don't remember the name.

[Terabith]

I know about Zoo Phonics. I don't think it is a systematic, intense phonics program that will teach all the decoding a kid needs to know, but I think it might do an excellent job of helping a kid with special needs learn the basics in a less painful than otherwise manner.

[mykdsmomy]

I'm sorry I haven't heard of this. But, is there a Phonetic Zoo? There's something very similar that my friend is trying this year for the first time with her dd, but I don't remember the name.

 

Phonetic Zoo is from IEW and it's a spelling program (which I ordered for my dd11 ;) ) http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/catalog/excellence-spelling-phonetic-zoo

 

The Zoo Phonics is a different company....and it's geared more for new beginners in reading :)

 

I know about Zoo Phonics. I don't think it is a systematic, intense phonics program that will teach all the decoding a kid needs to know, but I think it might do an excellent job of helping a kid with special needs learn the basics in a less painful than otherwise manner.

 

Thank you :) I ordered it (through our charter school) and I hope it at least helps him get the basics down.