PentecostalMom Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 for anything past 1 and 2? I already have that one but I do plan on using them out through 6. I don't want to waste $$ if they are not necessary. Thanks! ETA: Typing from my phone, pardon errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelmama1209 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 no. i have it for 3 and 4 and have never opened it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nov05mama Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 We've never used them and we are already on book 6...haven't found a need for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 The only area I've seen where a teacher's guide would help is the very last page or two of the books don't have any instructions. Maybe it's an eval of some sort---I have no clue---but it's really a non issue. Definitely no need for the teacher's guides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I didn't even need one for level 1, though sometimes I have to look at other pages to figure out what a particular picture is. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterbug Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 The only area I've seen where a teacher's guide would help is the very last page or two of the books don't have any instructions. Maybe it's an eval of some sort---I have no clue---but it's really a non issue. Definitely no need for the teacher's guides. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bloggermom Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 We use Explode the Code (ETC) and never touch the teacher's manuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbakos Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I didn't even realize there were TMs. me either. we've used 1,2,4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay3fer Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Ditto here - we've done ETC 1-5 and I've never bought a manual. They'd be helpful for the post-test, but I just make stuff up that seems to go with what she's learned in the book. Now that we're in Book 4 (we did 5 first because it's simpler), I find I do need to peek at it a bit ahead so I know what the rule is that we're working on each day. Before she starts, I teach or remind her of the rule and work out a couple of examples on the whiteboard. This is something pretty much any parent can do - no manual required unless perhaps English isn't your first language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selh09 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 :lagree: We've done books 1-6 and I've never pulled them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer2911mom Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 One thing to know is that the teacher guides are not answer keys. They only have answers for the post-tests, which is frustrating. So if you are looking for teaching instruction, they might be helpful, but if you are looking for answers, they are not helpful in that regard. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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