mo2 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 on the website. Just in case it hadn't been mentioned yet. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aquiverfull Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thanks for letting us know. I had just checked not that long ago. Now I'm off to drool....:auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildwood Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Is there a link available for this? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 http://all-about-spelling.com/all-about-reading-pre-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrightmom Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Looks ADORABLE but wow that's a lot of MONEY for learning to read . . . and that is Pre-Level 1. Eeeeks. How many levels will there be? I will absolutely resist the cuteness :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Yay! Just bought it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aquiverfull Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Looks ADORABLE but wow that's a lot of MONEY for learning to read . . . and that is Pre-Level 1. Eeeeks. How many levels will there be? I will absolutely resist the cuteness :001_smile:. Glad I'm not the only one who thought it was high. If it's going to be a lot of levels, yes that will add up quickly. But boy do I agree..... such impressive packaging!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Glad I'm not the only one who thought it was high. If it's going to be a lot of levels, yes that will add up quickly. I have to admit that I thought the price was a little high, too, but we love AAS and can't wait to use AAR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofabcd Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Looks ADORABLE but wow that's a lot of MONEY for learning to read . . . and that is Pre-Level 1. Eeeeks. How many levels will there be? I will absolutely resist the cuteness :001_smile:. I thought the exact same thing! I also think is looks kind of gimicky. I personally like straight forward without all the fluff;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 I have to admit that I thought the price was a little high, too, but we love AAS and can't wait to use AAR! I think the price is high too. But I have been waiting SO LONG for AAR to come out. We love AAS. I can't decide if I should go ahead and buy or wait for someone (like you) to review it for us. ;) I'm not sure how many levels there will be....anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 The initial cost may seem steep, but I'm sure some of those items won't be re-purchased in each level. For instance you wouldn't need the dividers or box for the next level. I'm sure that just like AAS somethings will be a one time purchase. I ordered mine this morning and can't wait to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildwood Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 http://all-about-spelling.com/all-about-reading-pre-1 Thank you for the link. Are there any beginning readers with this? I'm thinking no because it is written for Preschoolers/K but, wanted to be sure. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aquiverfull Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I don't know whether there are beginning readers, but I don't think so. It's Pre-Level. The Level 1 readers are already out on the AAS website but the AAR program for Level 1 hasn't been made yet. From the description on the site, it seems that this pre-level is just to prepare your child to be ready to begin reading. I think it will teach some phonograms but not all. I think someone said the phonograms taught in this program are not as intensive as the ones taught in the AAS Level 1 program. Again, I don't know all of this for sure. I'm just going by what I had been reading on theChatterbee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildwood Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Okay, thank you very much, Kelli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 The initial cost may seem steep, but I'm sure some of those items won't be re-purchased in each level. For instance you wouldn't need the dividers or box for the next level. I'm sure that just like AAS somethings will be a one time purchase. I ordered mine this morning and can't wait to get it. Good point. I'm trying to decide between the basic and deluxe set. I don't really think I need the puppet, you know? But I'd like the box. So maybe I'll just order the basic kit plus the box separately. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aquiverfull Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Thought I'd add this here in case some one misses this information from the other thread: Official response on the ChatterBee is 8 levels including this one, but they aren't all for teaching phonics. This is going to turn into a reading/comprehension/fluency program that goes up into high school apparently. I'm not sure how many levels they'll take to teach the phonics though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Thank you for the link. Are there any beginning readers with this? I'm thinking no because it is written for Preschoolers/K but, wanted to be sure. Thank you. I'm not sure what the books specifically are,probably not readers, but it does come with two hardback books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Good point. I'm trying to decide between the basic and deluxe set. I don't really think I need the puppet, you know? But I'd like the box. So maybe I'll just order the basic kit plus the box separately. Hmm. Well when I was looking at the picture posted on the chatterbee last night, my 5.5 year old saw it and asked what it was. I said it was a new reading program I was going to be getting and he said "Cool is that a puppet" when I said yes, he started singing "I'm getting a zebra puppet, he's going to teach me to read", thus I ordered the set with the puppet, so I don't break his heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfcartmama Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Does anyone know when the Level 1 will be out? I have a beginning K'er and although it's steep I have planned on getting it for her, but I don't want to be waiting around for it for long. She'll blow through the Pre-level 1, I'm sure. We've already started in OPG and we're on lesson 30 or 35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Well when I was looking at the picture posted on the chatterbee last night, my 5.5 year old saw it and asked what it was. I said it was a new reading program I was going to be getting and he said "Cool is that a puppet" when I said yes, he started singing "I'm getting a zebra puppet, he's going to teach me to read", thus I ordered the set with the puppet, so I don't break his heart. Well, of course, then you would have to get the puppet. :) I, on the other hand, have not shown my 4yo the picture, so he has no knowledge of said puppet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aquiverfull Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm not sure what the books specifically are,probably not readers, but it does come with two hardback books. From the picture that I saw yesterday, the two readers are going to be "Lizard Lou: a collection of rhymes old and new" and The ZigZag Zebra: A rhyming Alphabet". I think they will both be read alouds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2why Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Too rich for my blood. I like AAS, but I would never pay that for a reading program when there are so many great options that cost a lot less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschooltoone Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Thank you. I'm going to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I went ahead and splurged. I love AAS so much! I was on the fence, and then I saw the money back guarantee. You have a year, no questions asked to return and get a refund. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 I went ahead and splurged. I love AAS so much! I was on the fence, and then I saw the money back guarantee. You have a year, no questions asked to return and get a refund. :lol: Forgot about that. Ok, you talked me into it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kesmom Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 My daughter is beyond this level for sure, but I think my kids would LOVE those hard back books. I'm definitely not letting them see the zebra puppet lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildwood Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) I'm bummed, I can't get the sample to come up. Hmmm, maybe they aren't up yet, actually. Just read the note about that. Edited March 2, 2011 by Wildwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm bummed, I can't get the sample to come up.Hmmm, maybe they aren't up yet, actually. Just read the note about that. The samples aren't up yet, but Marie emailed me earlier today and said they should be up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildwood Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 The samples aren't up yet, but Marie emailed me earlier today and said they should be up tomorrow. Great, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnointedHsMom Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Hmmm what to do about my 4 almost 5 year old. I don't know if we should do this level right now or wait until fall when he officially starts K. I was planning on starting him on Saxon Phonics K in the fall. Wish I could see the samples. Decisions. Decisions. LOL :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnointedHsMom Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 As if I needed anything else phonics wise to consider!! I've just learned about IEW's new PAL program. I'm starting a new thread if you are interested. It uses AAS 1 within the program. :blink: Goodness so much good stuff coming out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 It looks fun but I just can't :nopity:I must stick with my current plans :D. Can't wait to read some reviews though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jentancalann Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Does anyone know when the Level 1 will be out? I have a beginning K'er and although it's steep I have planned on getting it for her, but I don't want to be waiting around for it for long. She'll blow through the Pre-level 1, I'm sure. We've already started in OPG and we're on lesson 30 or 35. They are shooting for June for Level 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aquiverfull Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Samples are up this morning and I noticed they lowered the price of the kits by about $10. Now, I have to look over the samples and see if it's something I could use or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aquiverfull Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Oh well, the samples did me in. I caved and bought it!:w00t: My girls just had so much fun with the free samples and I figure this will get used by 3 kids so that's how I justified it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm one who thought AAS wasn't that expensive but I do think AAR is. Maybe the difference is I know AAR will only be used with one child and that child already knows her upper and lower case letters and the primary letter sounds. I love the look of AAR in the samples and think it would be wonderful for dd, but that's a lot of money for something that will be about half review. Anyone know details on what's covered in each level? It looks like Pre-level is letter recognition and letter sounds. Does Level 1 start with blending? I really wish I could justify the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Anyone that's on the Chatterbee know how frequently the levels are going to come out? My son is already reading simple readers and we are doing AAS so I don't want a lot of repetition but I've been looking for something that will incorporate reading comprehension in a year or so. Those levels won't hurt so much since both younger kids can use them. I went ahead and splurged. I love AAS so much! I was on the fence, and then I saw the money back guarantee. You have a year, no questions asked to return and get a refund. :lol: Okay, you almost have me convinced. I think the program would work well for my dd....but I already have Get Ready for the Code.....but this looks so neat.....but I'd have to convince dh to spend that much money for one level of pre-reading. AAAAHHHHHH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jentancalann Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Anyone that's on the Chatterbee know how frequently the levels are going to come out? My son is already reading simple readers and we are doing AAS so I don't want a lot of repetition but I've been looking for something that will incorporate reading comprehension in a year or so. Those levels won't hurt so much since both younger kids can use them. Okay, you almost have me convinced. I think the program would work well for my dd....but I already have Get Ready for the Code.....but this looks so neat.....but I'd have to convince dh to spend that much money for one level of pre-reading. AAAAHHHHHH. Here's Merry's response for the same question. Nukeswife is correct, the *tentative* date for level 1 is June, and there are not dates for the others yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyinMD Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I went ahead and got the deluxe package but looking at the table of contents it will definitely be for my 4 yo. It actually looks perfect for her. She needs to learn letters and sounds and the phonemic awareness activities in there look great for her. It does seem a bit on the expensive side but I figure it would likely resell well. I don't know that my 3 yo ds would use it with his delays so I'm basically buying it for 1 child. I don't like the way it is titled Pre-1. Every time I see that it looks like it is for preschool through 1st grade and not just the first level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I thought the exact same thing! I also think is looks kind of gimicky. I personally like straight forward without all the fluff;)Some kids need the fluff. Honestly, without the readiness fluff they don't learn phonemic awareness and can't use a straight forward program. I already have Get Ready for the Code as part of my WP program... that I spent $100 for and haven't used yet, but can't return.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Some kids need the fluff. Honestly, without the readiness fluff they don't learn phonemic awareness and can't use a straight forward program. I already have Get Ready for the Code as part of my WP program... that I spent $100 for and haven't used yet, but can't return.:glare: :iagree: My son needs the fluff or he just stalls out. Sorry to hear about your Get Ready for the Code stuff. My son is using book A and his fine motor skills are still pretty poor, it looks like a serial killer filled out the letters, but I did have a friend use them orally and just had the child use their finger to make the letters in sand/rice. I've thought about doing that, but think AAR will be a lot more fun for him and will help him make those connections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I don't like the way it is titled Pre-1. Every time I see that it looks like it is for preschool through 1st grade and not just the first level. I think it's "pre-1" because it can be used before AAS 1 or AAR 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Anyone know details on what's covered in each level? It looks like Pre-level is letter recognition and letter sounds. Does Level 1 start with blending? I really wish I could justify the cost. Yes, Level 1 will start with blending. Pre-1 covers pre-reading skills. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3MonkeysMama Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I am a little worried that we will get the pre-level and finish it quickly. Then get level one and finish it before level 2 (and the remaining) come out. What would you do while waiting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfcartmama Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I am a little worried that we will get the pre-level and finish it quickly. Then get level one and finish it before level 2 (and the remaining) come out. What would you do while waiting? This is my concern as well...although...maybe once we were done with Level One we could jump right into AAS and use ETC to supplement and be ok. Not sure...I think I may have to pass, as hard as it is for me, and stick with OPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnL Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 :lurk5: I got the email for this last night, and I am drooling over it for my 4 year old. I will have him start kindergarten in the fall and he wants to learn to read. I think this would be perfect for him. I, too, worry about how soon level 2 will come out, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnG in Arizona Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I am a little worried that we will get the pre-level and finish it quickly. Then get level one and finish it before level 2 (and the remaining) come out. What would you do while waiting? Ditto. Does anybody know how long Pre-1 will "typically" take? Let's say you're starting from scratch with a young child who hasn't even learned the alphabet. I'm thinking of my 3.5 yo - we would start him this summer when he turns 4. Let's assume a typical young child starting from the beginning . . . would it be a one year program? Or more like a 3 month program? Any ideas? It seems like many of us are worried about the availability of future levels. Is there even a rough idea of when future levels will be released? Not an exact release month, but is there a plan in place to do, say, one or two levels a year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I plan on using ours as soon as it arrives, my dd is ready and chomping at the bit! I have never done any reviews before, but I will try. 2 other things 1. They lowered the price by a few dollars. I got an e-mail informing me of the price change and that I would be getting a partially refund. THis has never happened before. I have a habit of getting things RIGHT before they go on sale or the price is reduced. I have asked and NEVER been given the difference. I am shocked that their policy is that they contact you and give you back the difference. 2. Here is the return policy copied from the page for anyone interested: My Unconditional One Year Guarantee: If, for any reason, you are unhappy with your purchase, simply return it within one year - no questions asked - and I'll give you a complete refund of the purchase price. I refuse to accept money from anyone who is not 100% completely satisfied with both the product purchased and our service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnG in Arizona Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Ok . . . I just called the company and asked some of our questions. :) The scope and sequence of AAS and AAR will line up to a large degree, but one's student will not necessarily be at the same level in each simultaneously because they realize children typically learn to read faster than they learn to spell. So Level 1 in AAR will be similar in scope and sequence to Level 1 in AAS - mostly short vowels. After AAR Level 1 comes out by the next school year, they plan to release AAS Level 7. After that, AAR Level 2 will come out. Their approximate time frame for the AAR Level 2 release would be roughly one year from now. They plan to release the AAR levels approximately as quickly as they completed the AAS levels - which I think was maybe 6 levels in 4.5 years. I hope that helps some. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Looks ADORABLE but wow that's a lot of MONEY for learning to read . . . and that is Pre-Level 1. Eeeeks. How many levels will there be? I will absolutely resist the cuteness :001_smile:. :iagree: Resisting here as well, but very cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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