LillianinAL Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hi, I am still looking at Phonics and Reading for my two ds, adopted from Ukraine. They have some delays, and are pretty fluent in English. I am ready to teach them to read. They both know letters and sounds, but my 6 year old doesn't understand blending. I used AAR pre level 1 with him last year, and have been doing the Explode the Code books A, B, and C this fall. I have looked at AAR 1 for him, but I am concerned it starts too fast. I like Dancing Bears for teaching how to blend, but I am not sure how the program is as it progresses. If you have used it, do you find it to be thorough? I really want to lay a strong foundation. They may have some dyslexia, but it's too soon to tell. Would this be a good program for us? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Honestly, I think it might go a bit too fast. It does some work on beginning blending, but that isn't its strength. You might look at ABeCeDarian's level A. I haven't used it, but it looks pretty thorough in that regard. You could also try some work with the I See Sam books and the cursor. That might be more engaging and would give you an idea of the ability to blend. Plus the first couple levels of I See Sam are online for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I, too, would look into I See Sam to start. You can purchase the books. You can also print them free and see what you think--link is here. The Getting Started link here has how to information, including talking about a notched card to use initially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGHEALTHYMOM Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I am trying out Reading lessons through Literature. I have to print out the pdf files first. I like what I am seeing so far, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I would do the I See Sam books first to get a solid foundation and then start the Dancing Bears or Bear Necessity after the 2nd or 3rd set. The books make kids feel very successful with their reading. Then after set 4 or so start with Apples and Pears spelling and go as slow as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LillianinAL Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Thank you for your replies. After much research, I have a plan. While he finishes up the Explode the Code A B C books for a few weeks, I will try the I See Sam readers. Then we will move into ABCeDarian. I really think this will be easy for me to use and be great for my son(s). I will try to report back to tell you how it is going. Thanks, Lillian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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