happynurse Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 My kindergartener is just beginning LoE Foundations C. I own D, and after looking through it I'm not sure that we are going to continue with Foundations after C. That particular style of teaching spelling isn't jiving for either one of us, not to mention we're using a different handwriting program as well. Looking through D, I don't think it is going to fit us any better. Can anyone recommend a more traditional phonics program for a student who has successfully completed much of Foundations? He is reading fairly well (Frog and Toad, Level 1 and some Level 2 readers, etc.) I am strongly considering Abeka Phonics and Language 1. Any insight? Would that be too easy? Any other recommendations? Thank you! FWIW: We'll also be using WWE 1 and I'm considering SYS B as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal_Bear Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 If he's reading fairly well, why are you looking for another phonics program? You would only need that if your student isn't reading. My suggestion is to look at spelling programs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happynurse Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 If he's reading fairly well, why are you looking for another phonics program? You would only need that if your student isn't reading. My suggestion is to look at spelling programs. I guess I was under the impression until they are reading really well they still needed explicit phonics instruction? I don't know...I'm new at this. :) Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I think good spelling instruction reinforces phonics after they learn to read. That’s what I’m banking on anyway... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Once my kids are reading at that level, I switch to spelling (we do rule based such as AAS, that reinforces phonics). I keep having them practice reading to me everyday to build stamina and fluency, but we stop doing explicit phonics lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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