Rachel has always loved to pretend to read. We've posted various pictures in years past of her doing just what she's doing above... She totally cracked me up one day as she insisted on reading while eating her lunch. And don't you love her new style? A ponytail with a bow and then a headband with a bow - gotta love it!Anyhow, probably right before Thanksgiving we ran into some friends at the library. And one of the girls (who is 7) sat down and read books to Rachel. Rachel was so AMAZED and she loved it. On the way home she had a million questions for me - Why can Amber read?, Why can't I read?, Why do I have to wait until I'm 7?, etc... So, it got me thinking that I really needed to get serious about a book that I've had for some time titled, Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. I've had several friends use it in the past and they've had great success.The reviews are very honest on Amazon.com and many people mention that your child has to be ready. So, I took this interest as Rachel being ready.
Well, we've gotten through 20 lessons so far. We really kicked it into gear after the holidays. Rachel loves the one-on-one time with me. It doesn't seem to happen too often since she pretty much naps while Audrey naps... And I have been amazed at how well Rachel is doing. She's learned about 10 sounds and her ability to already sound out words amazes me. So, now she loves to look through books and find words and sounds she knows.
And anyone who knows me, knows how much I love reading. So, I'm so glad that Rachel is in love with reading right now and I hope it continues... Anyhow, so I would highly recommend the book, if you feel your child is READY and WILLING! :)
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Believe it or not, but that's the book my mom used to teack me how to read. I'm not sure if this dates me or the book. I bought one a few months ago because Jillian is so interested in reading. I know she's still pretty young but I want to be prepared for when she does ask about reading! Go Rachel!
Now how do we get Aaron ready and willing? Right now we're just kicking and screaming! And he has spelling test EVERY friday!!
Good question Cristy, because I don't know... It's probably a boy thing and it probably doesn't help that his dad doesn't care to read much, because I know his mom has reading genes!!! I'm sure Ashlyn will be the complete opposite. So, once you get through Aaron, Ashlyn will be a piece of cake! :)
Holly, that cracks me up. I had no idea it had been around so long. It must really work! :)
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