Re: : Homeschooling advice needed

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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

with reading. http://school.vegasartist.com/

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