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Reading Program
The Reading Ranch in Allen has a preschool with Strong Literacy, and also offers preschool tutorial classes. Great program-. Helpful? ...
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- My son LOVED hooked on phonics. We also used lots of computer reading games. I have recommended the computer reading games (Reader Rabbit is awesome) to my sister wh...
- Hooked on Phonics for sure. It works! My 4 yr old daughter has loved nda learned an amazing amount with the Leap Frog videos. She likes them as much as any cartoon....
- Handsdown the best program! Headsprout. Got o www.headsprout.com Self lead computer based program that comes with books, a map, certificate of completion and more...
"Baby Can Read" Video for Babies & Toddlers
The whole kindergarten and much of the first grade curriculum is designed to teach literacy, so kids who can already read may be very bored ... or may have ...
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- I wouldn't waste the money. Children do learn to read first by memorizing. (I was a first grade teacher for 10 yrs before I became a SAHM) I have never used the Baby C...
- I bought this book for my daughter. "Teach Your Child to Read in Just Ten Minutes a Day" by Sidney Ledson http://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Child-Read-Minutes/dp/1...
- i bought baby can read for my 18 mo , they suggest she look at it twice a day, she bearly can sit through it once, as far as memorizing words when your child goes to s...
Best Books for 5 Year Old
The first part of the book has great information on the importance of literacy for kids and how to help maximize their reading skills. ...
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- Elephant & Piggie books, by Mo Willems Knuffle Bunny, by Mo Willems Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, by Mo Willems The Napping House, Audrey Wood Owl Babies, M...
- My daughter is 5 and she likes the Skippy John Jones series. They are cute stories about a kitty who thinks he is a dog. Very funny! Of course anything about prices...
- I have 2 daughters 6 and 9. Our family favorites..... Duck on a Bike by David Shannon The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein The Dot by Peter H Reynolds Mous...
Ideas for Quiet Time...
Sep 9, 2009 ... the story Just hearing the language of the story is not only soothing but also builds languageliteracy development For short stories you ...
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- It sounds like you already have quiet time! Keep going with what your son has come up with on his own and add something if or when he needs/wants something different. ...
- I would continue to do what you're doing. Your son is already doing what you think he is ready for: having quiet rest time in his room. There might be some days that...
- My daughter is doing the same thing. I still have her in her room with books and her new barbie doll. I tell her that i need mommy time and she need adeline time. When...
Your Baby Can Read
And that's fine - in many countries the children are not taught to learn until age 7, and they have some of the highest literacy rates in the world. ...
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- I am so glad someone finally posted about this. We purchased the starter DVD and word cards about two months ago. My daughter was 21 months when we got it and my son w...
- Yet another opinion from somone who hasn't actually used the product, (sorry.) But keep in mind that the long-term goal is to get your child to love books and literatu...
- Hey there! My son (1 year) received the program for Christmas and has been using it once a day ever since. He had never watched TV before, so it was a little difficult...
Confusing B's and D's While Reading
I work at an Elementary school in the Literacy Lab.(4 school year) I help children from K-6 better their knowlege of letters, sounds and their reading ...
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- You can continue to do little games and worksheets but this is a very common confusion for children this age. Most of the time it is something that they just have to ...
- I used to be a first grade teacher and saw this a lot with children learning to read and write. You should not worry as it is developmental and can last in some childr...
- My daughter who is the top reader of her class still gets these confused when writing and she is almost 7. It is something the grow out of over time & practice. I ha...
Bored in Kindergarten-Help!
Your child has a strong literacy and probably numeracy sense, as well. It is evident that you have already been working with him. Kudos! ...
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- The strength of Kindergarten is that every child will thrive! Your child has a strong literacy and probably numeracy sense, as well. It is evident that you have alre...
- I am a certified teacher and now a stay at home mom. First, I would ask the teacher if there are any first grade classrooms in which your child could visit for readin...
- Have you considered Montessori school, or homeschooling. There are online homeschool programs if you want to follow a curriculum. Ohio Virtual Academy is one.
What Is Expected Academically from a 2.5 Year Old Child?
... and it will break down in great detail how kids your child's age typically develop in different subject areas like math, language, literacy, science, ...
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- Read, read, read. :) And expose him to lots of different topics. When I was gorwing up my parents made sure my brother and I got exposure to a little bit of everything...
- At 2.5 kids are really at all different levels "academically." My son also learned his letters and numbers young (he could point to all his letters by name before he e...
- Sounds like you son is quick to pick up academics as was mine. He is already ahead of most 2 year olds. I am a former Kindergarten teacher and I'd say you should kee...
Pre-school Online Reading Programs - Spells HELP
Kindergarten is where they learn their letters and numbers and begin literacy. Identifying letters already is huge! All you need to do is sit and read with ...
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- I agree with Melissa S. Every parent wants their child to do well and excel, but the best thing you can do for him right now is to make the most of your time together ...
- Another suggestion if you don't mind him watching a dvd - the Leap Frog dvd about letter sounds helps them learn the sounds very quickly. I found it at Toys R Us.
- You might try a website called www.bookadventure.com. I have cut and pasted the into for you: "Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in ...
Supplementing Children's Education at Home
Sep 27, 2009 ... By doing so, you will teach them the art of communication, and help build up their literacy skills --the foundation for everything. Take them on field trips ...
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- how about instead of a set curriculum, try cooking together. it involves reading, math and science.
- N., I salute you for helping them with this, particularly since they are longing to quench their desire to learn and are seeking to balance their lives, not just s...
- I would suggest "field trips." Studies have shown that exposure to new environments and/or new experiences can increase a child's IQ. Try a trip to the kids museum, ...
