After 100EL help me

[Jmac]

So my son is in Kinder and we are going through How to Read in 100 Easy Lessons? What should I buy for first grade. I was looking at Happy Phonics and Explode the Code because he is a bit of a wiggle willy but is that just another program to teach him to read like 100EL or are those programs for someone who can already read? Am I making any sense? Any advice here is appreciated because I really didn't even consider homeschooling until the middle of his Kindergarden year a couple of months ago. Everything is new to me.

Thanks so much

Jamie

[Deana FL]

We used Explode the Code and lots and lots of library books. Weekly trips to the library are a must around here.

 

It's doesn't sound like much, but I have two children that followed this format and they are both excellent readers. For comprehension questions, this free website has a ton of comprehension questions for commonly found library books... www.bookadventure.com . We tracked their points and rewarded them when their goals were met.

 

Also, I just found this website that's been fun for my K'er. It costs $30/year, but I consider it part of his curriculum.

 

www.tickettoread.com ..it covers emphasis, timed reading, comprehension, and basic literature elements. It has a fun clubhouse theme that my kids enjoy.

[muffinmom]

I went from 100 Easy Lessons in K to McRuffy's phonics in 1st grade. We have really loved McRuffy's...very thorough, very teacher-friendly, and my son has enjoyed it for the most part! We got the color version (I think it differs some in content from the B&W one). Of course we also do lots of readers for fun reading. According to one test he took, my ds6 is reading on a 4th grade level. I think 100 Easy lessons really prepared him well.