MitchellMom Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Just wondering if you use the Teacher's Guide or just the workbook. I know this might be an odd question but I'd love to know what other moms do! I have both but don't want to overwhelm my 4.5 year old. She's on ETC 2 and the workbook seems like enough, but if I'd be leaving something out and therefore hurting her learning, I don't want to skip those teacher's lessons any longer. :) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 To me, that made it into a complete program. Now that I've been using OPGTR, I just let her do the ETC workbook by itself. We're doing the workbook a bit behind where we are in OPGTR, so I consider the ETC to be reinforcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I've only used the workbooks. A friend had the TG. I looked at it and decided I didn't need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I never even realized they had t. g. I only use the workbooks. Allene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckabella Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I used the Teacher's Guide with the Primer series, but now that we are past that, I don't find a use for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchellMom Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 To me, that made it into a complete program. Now that I've been using OPGTR, I just let her do the ETC workbook by itself. We're doing the workbook a bit behind where we are in OPGTR, so I consider the ETC to be reinforcement. OK, I confess: I don't know what OPGTR stands for. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchellMom Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who doesn't see the need for them!!!! Phew! Sigh of relief!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I used just the workbook for my dd-because I wasn't aware of the TG-but decided to buy the TG for ds's stuff when he started. I've only used it once! We felt it was a waste of money. But...If you can actually look at one in person before you buy, that might make your mind up. I ordered mine on line, so I wasn't able to see it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 That's our main phonics program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela&4boys Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I didn't use the TM, but I always used it with another program. Most recently, it was part of a Winter Promise LA program. (Which my then 6yo ds loved I might add.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I have never bothered with the teachers manual for ETC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornerstone Classical Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 To me, that made it into a complete program. Now that I've been using OPGTR, I just let her do the ETC workbook by itself. We're doing the workbook a bit behind where we are in OPGTR, so I consider the ETC to be reinforcement. :iagree:I did the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchellMom Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 That's our main phonics program. I see! We are using 100 EZ Lessons so the ETC is reinforcement. I just don't see the point of the TM and I regret buying them. I guess they're good to reinforce what is shown in the workbook but really ... I already am overwhelmed enough and have enough for dd to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetfeet Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I bought the teacher's manual to go with books 5 and 6 after doing the previous books without. I think it does add a lot to the program and makes it beefier. I liked ETC a lot without the teacher's manual, but now I love it. It feels more complete now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I have the teacher's manual for 3 and 4. I didn't use it for book three but I'll definitely be using it for book 4, there are phonics rules in there that I have no recollection of. :D I can't chime in on the other books, these are the only levels I've looked at so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbpaulie Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 OK, I confess: I don't know what OPGTR stands for. :001_smile: I found this thread to be a great help fro all the lingo used here: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1501 Hope it helps.. Oh, we also use just the student workbook along w/ Phonics Pathways. KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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