Is there a good phonics program for a four year old?
Dear Let's Go Learn, I am looking for a phonics program to teach to my 4 year old son. I have found a list of phonics programs recommended by the National Right to Read Foundation (http://www.nrrf.org/testimonials.html), but I am curious if there are any other organizations the can provide independent evaluations of the various phonics programs available on the market. Most phonics programs do not have such evaluations available. Rather, they simply list testimonials from satisfied customers, which is less convincing. Thank you for any suggestions you might have on resources for selecting the best phonics program.
0 Comments Posted Wednesday, July 25, 2007
How young is too young for teaching a child to read?
Let's Go Learn, I have heard about a reading program that would teach a three year old how to read within three weeks. While I am unfamiliar with the program (and can't recall the name), is it really a goal to have a three year old read? I had always felt children should read when they were ready to learn. What is your opinion? While my two year old has a passion for books (he even sleeps with them at night!) he seems to be more then just a year from reading! And that commercial makes me think I need to change my strategy on his reading goals. Thanks.
1 Comments Posted Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Can you suggest a homeschool phonics program?
Dear Let's Go Learn, I am home schooling my 2 daughters (aged 4 and 51/2). i am looking for a good reading program. What can you suggest? Thank you for your help.
1 Comments Posted Wednesday, July 25, 2007
What happens if my four year old isn’t interested in books?
My child is 4 years old and doesn't seem very interested in books. Does that mean he won't be a good reader? Should I have him assessed?
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When should you have your child tested?
I have a friend that has a two-year-old son who seems to be exhibiting signs of autism. She has taken him to a pediatric neurologist. That doctor thinks he has speech apraxia. The child has just started speech and developmental therapy through First Steps. The neurologist wants to see him back in three months. The mother is very concerned. Should she wait the three months or get further testing?
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If my child scores poorly on a reading assessment does that mean my child is dyslexic?
No. The term "dyslexia" has become a catch-all term for any kind of reading trouble. If you look at the National Institutes of Health manual of all diagnosable diseases, dyslexia is described as a significant gap between your potential and your performance in reading.
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Could my child be dyslexic?
Dear Let's Go Learn, I homeschool and have three children my boys (age 11 and 8) while learning differently picked up phonics and reading fairly well I feel, now I am trying to teach my 7 year old daughter to read. We started last year and there seemed to be a problem in her memory retention.
4 Comments Posted Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Can DORA diagnose dyslexia?
Dear Let's Go Learn, I am a homeschooling mom whose two boys have significant reading delays and I suspect from some reading about dyslexia that this is the problem, but I'm not sure. Will this assessment help me determine if my children are dyslexic? Will the results give me specific direction in reading instruction to help them? Thanks.
2 Comments Posted Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Could a reading comprehension problem effect success in the content areas?
My fifth - grader is doing poorly in his history class. His teacher says it's because he can't do the reading. But when I have him read his textbook, he has no difficulty at all. What do you think the problem might be?
0 Comments Posted Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Is it helpful to read aloud to my child every night?
Every exposure to reading and literacy-related activities is always helpful. However, this does not always foster the independence in using good reading strategies and behaviors. You can make reading aloud to your child a more meaningful experience by modifying your nightly read-alouds.
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What does a reading comprehension problem look like?
My son can read very well. He reads the words but doesn't seem to understand them. He just can't seem to remember what the story was about. Some times he can't remember even after he rereads the story. Is this a reading problem?
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How can I “hook” my child on reading?
I'm trying to get my child interested in reading. I've bought her all the books I loved as a kid, plus new stories I think would engage her. Unfortunately, she says these books are boring. How can I hook my daughter on reading?
0 Comments Posted Wednesday, July 25, 2007