Wow! I can't believe how time has flown by since I last wrote! Well, school is out and now is the time to take advantage of extra time with your children and really beef up on those reading skills and make sure you don't backtrack during the summer. This video shows the new technique of "Imletteration" in use. Once your child finishes the final book in the "See abc's" reading program called "Imletteration!", he/she will be able to read ANYTHING they want to through the help of imletteration! It is the tool that will MIRACULOUSLY change the difficult sight words into easy to read phonetic words. This little youtube video will show you how to use it.
http://youtu.be/Z5hKEi8oWoQ
It may seem that it is too time consuming to stop and imletterate the difficult words for your child. But, believe me when I tell you that your child will learn much faster if you will take a minute to imletterate for her and allow her to visualize the true sounds that the letters are making. She will put that in her memory bank and remember it much easier than if you keep on just telling it to her over and over again. You will probably need to review flash cards you make several times, but it will still "stick" better, much better!
To learn more about the book "Imletteration" itself, go to this video. The video is 9 minutes long, but the explanation for how imletteration works is just within the first 3 minutes. I think you will find the rest of the segment interesting as well since it shows the fun "reward" books that come with the program and ends with two mothers telling of their experience using it with their children (two children for each parent).
http://youtu.be/o3TjasMO3Kg
Happy summer!!!
Doreese
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
#2 Myth About Teaching Pre-schoolers When to Read
The second myth that parents have about teaching their pre-schoolers when to read is that they believe their child with tell THEM when they are ready! I will tell you right now, do NOT wait for this to happen. Your child does NOT know that they are ready. Unless they have older siblings who are reading, they may tell you they want to learn how to read to. But, still quite unlikely.
YOU have to be the one to start them. I have three neighbors now who have children that will not go to school this coming fall - 2011, but will be going in 2012 and their children are reading in the blending book now and loving it! My own 3-year old grandson should be starting this week, if we get with it! Two-year olds are great at learning the alphabet.
The main thing I'm seeing is that children are MUCH more willing and excited about learning to read when they are young (before school and home with mom or dad), and as I said in Myth #1, they absolutely can with the See abc's reading program. I could not tell you that as confidently with any other program, but I've seen it time and time again with this program.
So, if you have children ages 2 or older, think seriously about getting them started because it so much fun for you as a parent!
Doreese
YOU have to be the one to start them. I have three neighbors now who have children that will not go to school this coming fall - 2011, but will be going in 2012 and their children are reading in the blending book now and loving it! My own 3-year old grandson should be starting this week, if we get with it! Two-year olds are great at learning the alphabet.
The main thing I'm seeing is that children are MUCH more willing and excited about learning to read when they are young (before school and home with mom or dad), and as I said in Myth #1, they absolutely can with the See abc's reading program. I could not tell you that as confidently with any other program, but I've seen it time and time again with this program.
So, if you have children ages 2 or older, think seriously about getting them started because it so much fun for you as a parent!
Doreese
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Preschoolers and Reading ~ Myth #1
Hi,
I want to address a couple of myths that I keep running across with parents of preschoolers in regards to teaching them how to read before Kindergarten. There are two main myths. Today, I will be discussing myth #1. Next week I will cover myth #2.
Myth #1:
Some parents are afraid that if they teach their children any more than the alphabet letter names and sounds that their child will be bored when they go to Kindergarten. This is ABSOLUTELY wrong! The more your child knows before school, the better! I've seen it happen many times. Let's look at the top 5 reasons why:
5. Children are interested and excited to learn at a very young age and want to spend time with you. (They are usually more willing to spend time with you at a young age; before they reach the stubborn stage.)
4. Because with See abc's, they can! Unless they have a learning disability, they can easily complete this entire program before school. (But don't worry if they are still working on it during Kindergarten. It will still greatly benefit them!)
3. They will enter school with high self-esteem because they already know how to read, which makes them feel so smart! Important: Make sure you tell your child's teacher about your child's abilities so that he/she can keep your child challenged, but not over-whelmed.
2. Reading before school greatly reduces the risk that they will not catch on quickly at school, therefore falling behind. This can create low self-esteem, which is very hard to gain back.
1. And the number 1 reason? Most importantly, so that parents can be the ones to give their children the greatest educational gift of all - reading!!! The gift upon which all other education hinges. There is such a joy and excitement for both parents and children that comes from unveiling the magic of the written word.
Doreese
I want to address a couple of myths that I keep running across with parents of preschoolers in regards to teaching them how to read before Kindergarten. There are two main myths. Today, I will be discussing myth #1. Next week I will cover myth #2.
Myth #1:
Some parents are afraid that if they teach their children any more than the alphabet letter names and sounds that their child will be bored when they go to Kindergarten. This is ABSOLUTELY wrong! The more your child knows before school, the better! I've seen it happen many times. Let's look at the top 5 reasons why:
5. Children are interested and excited to learn at a very young age and want to spend time with you. (They are usually more willing to spend time with you at a young age; before they reach the stubborn stage.)
4. Because with See abc's, they can! Unless they have a learning disability, they can easily complete this entire program before school. (But don't worry if they are still working on it during Kindergarten. It will still greatly benefit them!)
3. They will enter school with high self-esteem because they already know how to read, which makes them feel so smart! Important: Make sure you tell your child's teacher about your child's abilities so that he/she can keep your child challenged, but not over-whelmed.
2. Reading before school greatly reduces the risk that they will not catch on quickly at school, therefore falling behind. This can create low self-esteem, which is very hard to gain back.
1. And the number 1 reason? Most importantly, so that parents can be the ones to give their children the greatest educational gift of all - reading!!! The gift upon which all other education hinges. There is such a joy and excitement for both parents and children that comes from unveiling the magic of the written word.
Doreese
Thursday, April 14, 2011
See abc's® Alphabet Flash Cards and 2-Year Olds
If you like the video I posted a couple of months ago of little 2-yr old Drew, then you will also like this one of him playing flash card games. That first one has now received over 500 views thanks to your willingness to share it with others. That makes me sooooo happy! Thanks for your support. This new one has all ready had over 100 views and I haven't even announced it yet! www.youtube.com/user/seeabcs (It is titled "See abc's Alphabet Flash Cards Part II)
If you are enjoying our tips and videos on how to teach your child how to read, please share this blog with your family and friends. Also, please share some comments so I know that someone is out there! We learn a lot from others experiences. Also, ask questions if you have any, and if I don't know the answer, someone else may.
Have a terrific day! Doreese
If you are enjoying our tips and videos on how to teach your child how to read, please share this blog with your family and friends. Also, please share some comments so I know that someone is out there! We learn a lot from others experiences. Also, ask questions if you have any, and if I don't know the answer, someone else may.
Have a terrific day! Doreese
Saturday, March 26, 2011
School Book fairs and You!
Are you a book-fair maniac like me? The other day my 7-year old granddaughter called me - all excited, "Nana, will you take me to my school book fair?" she squealed. And, I squealed right back at her, "Of course I will!"
I LOVE school book fairs. You get wonderful books at a great price while at the same time helping your school out.
My granddaughter and I spent 1 1/2 wonderful hours flipping through and reading fun books. Not only did she go home with books, but so did I!
Reading is a vital part of a child's life. It is critical that as children, grandparents, older siblings and so on, we read to our young children.
Next time a school book fair is in your area, take a child you love to it. Not only will your child remember your jesture, but you will get hooked on book fairs like I have.
Sherry
I LOVE school book fairs. You get wonderful books at a great price while at the same time helping your school out.
My granddaughter and I spent 1 1/2 wonderful hours flipping through and reading fun books. Not only did she go home with books, but so did I!
Reading is a vital part of a child's life. It is critical that as children, grandparents, older siblings and so on, we read to our young children.
Next time a school book fair is in your area, take a child you love to it. Not only will your child remember your jesture, but you will get hooked on book fairs like I have.
Sherry
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
See abc's® Blending Causes Deep Thinking!
You can't pull one over on a barely four-year old.
I was making a video of a little girl who just turned four nine days prior. I wanted to show everyone how to work with your kids in the beginning stages of blending individual sounds into words. I like to give hints of what the words are so that the kids will be excited to read it and find out what I'm talking about. So, on our final word, I told little Elise, "This is something that makes us nice and clean." She then proceeded to read the word, "tub". Then she just sat there for a minute in deep thought and said, "Not nice, just clean!"
Her mom and I got a good laugh out of that one! Her mom said, "It would be nice if we could just throw everyone in the tub to make them nice." You never know the fun you are in for when you sit down to teach your child!
Doreese
I was making a video of a little girl who just turned four nine days prior. I wanted to show everyone how to work with your kids in the beginning stages of blending individual sounds into words. I like to give hints of what the words are so that the kids will be excited to read it and find out what I'm talking about. So, on our final word, I told little Elise, "This is something that makes us nice and clean." She then proceeded to read the word, "tub". Then she just sat there for a minute in deep thought and said, "Not nice, just clean!"
Her mom and I got a good laugh out of that one! Her mom said, "It would be nice if we could just throw everyone in the tub to make them nice." You never know the fun you are in for when you sit down to teach your child!
Doreese
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
See abc's® Students Shine at Parent Teacher Conferences
In January, progress reports began coming in from the teachers. I'd like to share a couple of them with you to give you some inspiration to stick to the program and continue on every day because the rewards are so great!
Both of these reports were for Kindergarten children. One little boy's teacher called his parents to say he was one of three kids that she was going to have to find more challenging books for. The other was a little girl whose teacher said that she was at the top of the entire school district for reading nonsense words - words that are not really words, such as: breek, pid, etc. (I just made those up!) Her achievement was thanks to "Imletteration".
So, keep up the good work, not only for the See abc's students, but to any parents that are taking extra time at home to work with their children. That one on one attention is the best thing in the world to help your child be successful! The biggest secret to these children's success is that they were all ready reading before they started Kindergarten.
Doreese
Both of these reports were for Kindergarten children. One little boy's teacher called his parents to say he was one of three kids that she was going to have to find more challenging books for. The other was a little girl whose teacher said that she was at the top of the entire school district for reading nonsense words - words that are not really words, such as: breek, pid, etc. (I just made those up!) Her achievement was thanks to "Imletteration".
So, keep up the good work, not only for the See abc's students, but to any parents that are taking extra time at home to work with their children. That one on one attention is the best thing in the world to help your child be successful! The biggest secret to these children's success is that they were all ready reading before they started Kindergarten.
Doreese
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