My first grader has very little interest in learning to read.
I have successfully taught my older kids to read using various phonics materials, ie. Abeka, Saxon and Teach Your Child To Read In 100 Easy Lessons.
I have tried several things with this one child over the past couple of years. We have had the most success with Time 4 Learning and in a very short time. He loves that the phonics lessons are similar to his favorite thing-computer games!
But…Â Â He is so very wiggly, out of focus, talky-talky!Â
He knows all of the letter sounds and many of the blends. He is at a point in the lesson activities where he can complete the lessons, but just isn’t holding on to the information when it comes to reading.
What have you all used along with T4L to really get going with reading? OR, how have you tweaked T4L to make the most of this great learning tool?
Thanks!
Lisa
Jennifer
March 14, 2008 | 5:01 pm1
My dd is at the same point as your ds! She gets all the answers right, but guesses when reading alot and also misses words she just learned.
Unfortunately, I have no wisdom for ya, just wanted you to know you aren’t alone. My oldest son knew basic sounds and then went to public school in 2nd grade and learned to read. My second ds has dyslexia, my first daughter just picked up reading and now my youngest is a first grader, and is slowly learning. It remains to be seen whether she will turn out to be a late bloomer or have dyslexia.
I look forward to hearing others’ input1