Re: : Homeschooling advice needed

November 20, 2001

Hi Penny,

Have you checked your local library for either of these programs? My

library has the Hooked on Phonics, if yours does you could give it a try

before purchasing.

My son had a great deal of trouble learning his alphabet before putting him

on the diet. Since being on the diet he has learned his alphabet- phonic

sounds and started reading- all in about 6 months.

Has he been able to put any sounds together to form a word? Is he truly at

a stand still, or just progressing very slowly? I'm asking because

sometimes it takes a very long time to see the results we are expecting. My

second grader who has been " reading " for two years now is still not reading

the way other kids do, but is making the word after struggling with the

letter sounds. Since I've been through this, I know he will eventually

begin " reading " .

It seems that reading is the most difficult thing our children learn.

Saying that, I will add that some children do whiz right through this, as

one of mine began reading at two years of age.

The only advice I can give is persistency. But do try whatever program who

wish-they couldn't hurt.

Here is a free on-line reading program which did help mine. But they expect

a weekly report on the progress of your child, and you must first take a

" test " before entering the program. It is a lot of fun activities, ending up

Lolita

>My husband wants

>to try either Hooked on Phonics or Frontline Phonics. Has anyone tried

>either of these? Does anyone have any suggestions, tips etc? What's

>worked for you? Feel free to e-mail privately or respond here. Thanks,

>Penny

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