 | Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
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 2008-11-26 - Miracle Worker
Over two years ago "Maria" was stricken with bacterial meningitis. A college scholar, musician, and artist could no longer read or write. After having worked with her for five or six months just trying hit and miss methods, I purchased "Teach Your Child To Read In 100 Easy Lessons."
It was clear, simple to use, and easily adaptable to my particular need. Maria now reads at the fourth or fifth grade level, still struggling with the aftermath of her disease, but she is confident and happy that she can read again. I could never have done it without this book. It is a miracle worker! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
 2008-11-26 - Worked for us
I started this book when my twins turned 5. One of my twins tends to learn a bit quicker than the other, so I decided to have an individual lesson with each of them. The lessons do start off with very simple to teach and learn concepts. Initially the lessons do indeed only take 10-5 minutes each. We are currently on lesson #86 and starting at around #60 or so, the lessons begin to take longer. The stories get longer and more difficult to read. I would guesstimate they take about 25 minutes each and I am not falling the directions to a t because I am only having my kids read the story one time. In my opinion, reading the stories twice is asking a lot! Especially in the later lessons. That being said, this program has been excellent for my kids. I have twins and they started Kindergarten in August. Both are in the "high" reading groups and have already completed the testing sequence that kindergarteners are supposed to complete by year end. My twins are both very different in their learning style, and my son, while bright is normally at average with his peers. So for him to be in the "high" reading group for me was a nice feeling. My goal in doing this program was to give the kids (my son especially) a head start and a confidence boost in regards to their learning abilities. My son is not the most confident in general, but he is very proud that he can read already!
The lessons are not necessarilly "fun". The stories are funny, so that helps later on. But, to add incentive, I set it up so that one could play learning games on the computer while the other did their lesson with me. This has worked very well for us! If they want computer time, they have to do a reading lesson. There ARE days that they do not want to do the lesson, but when told they can't have computer time if they don't do the lesson, they usually change their mind and agree to do the lesson.
I do recommend this book. I am so excited to see my kids reading!! My daughter reads the 150+ word stories without much sounding out now. But on the parents end it does take time and commitment.
Hope this helps some folks out there considering purchasing this book.
2008-11-24 - An Amazing Find!
This book was recomended to me awhile ago but I forgot about it. While browsing on Amazon one day I saw it and decided to check it out. After reading all the wonderful reviews I knew I had to get it. I didn't even know if my almost 4 year old son would be interested in it, but I thought if nothing else it would be a good resource down the road. It has been amazing! Not only does my son love his "reading game" time, he begs me to do it every day and proudly shows his Daddy all that he has been learning. Based on the reviews here I didn't think we'd do much with the writing part. I thought they started with letters that were too hard to learn to write and I wasn't sure my son would have the fine motor skills needed to do it. Again I was happily surprized. My son did have trouble with the letters but every day he has gotten better and had more control with his hand movements. It really helps that they keep reviewing the letters every few days.
I will definately be recommending this book to everyone I know!
2008-11-24 - Great Investment! If you are thinking about it....go ahead and buy it you WILL be GLAD you did!
My 4 1/2 year old daughter is on lesson 86 of 100. She's doing great. Her big brother, who is almost 7, completed this program by his 5th birthday. He's reading on a 4th grade level and excels with reading. What's so wonderful is I bought 1 book. That's it. I spent maybe $20 a few years ago and by the middle of next month I will have completed the program on 2 children. So, for $10/child I have (with the help of this book, prayer, and patience) taught my children to read! Nothing fancy. Simple reading. Buy the book and open up a world of reading to your child. They will read so much. Totally worth it!
I will add that my son did this program in a years time...not 100 consecutive days like they recommend. My daughter has taken a little less time....probably 7 months. But, don't be afraid of going at your own pace!
2008-11-22 - Great start!
My daughter has showed signs of reading readiness so I bought this book with the Bob Books to get her started. I must say, as a parent and a teacher this is a nice fit. The lessons are managable for everyone. They are easy to follow, repitious enough but not too much and the perfect length of time. My daughter didn't get bored and actually was asking for more - exactly what I wanted. One the same day she started I noticed her pointed out "M" and "S" and saying the sounds presented. Therefore, it showed me she had internalized what she had been introduced to. This book with the Bob Books in combination make a nice package.
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