Oh my stars! That's my new catch phrase and go to phrase for enthusiasm!
So, Oh my stars! I can't believe I've gone over a month without a post! Is summer slipping from you as fast as it has for me? School draws near, very near! One skill that little ones need to really work on is their handwriting skills. I have posted a couple of cute, little videos of little ones using the "ABC's and 123's See How to Trace" book, and their "magic finger." See how much fun you can have while working on handwriting.
But, there are several other skills they are learning at the same time without knowing it. With my program, they are actually drawing the letters instead of writing them! So, they learn how to draw. They learn the picture clues that will help them learn to read. And, they are developing their fine motor skills through a tactile experience that enables them to easily "draw" the letters just getting the feel of it into their little hands and fingers before having to use a pencil.
Also, they are taught how to easily connect the two cases together; which upper case shape belongs to which lower case shape, through short and simple stories. Enjoy watching these cute kids!
Handwriting video of 2-year old boy
Handwriting video of 3-year old girl
I have posted these videos before, but a long time ago. Even if you have seen them, it will get you excited to work on it again.
Doreese
Friday, August 10, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
An Impromtu Neighborhood Read-a-thon on the Lawn!
They did this shortly after school let out for summer break. I would suggest this as a great idea for promoting summer reading and a love of reading. It's not so much about the amount of pages that actually get read, as it is about the fact that reading is a fun activity. You can have the older ones read to the younger ones.
Or, if they have a book that they are serious about reading, they can snuggle up and read by themselves.
So, rather than having play dates for the kiddos to get together and play, which is great; but try having a read-a-thon date with a few neighborhood kids. You can let them read for 20-30 minutes, and then give them a treat to eat while YOU read an exciting book to them! In the heat, you may have to have it indoors. If you try this, please share your experience with us.
And, with it being Independence Day for our country, try reading some history of the beginnings of the birth of our great nation to your children!
Doreese
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
See abc's® Class Reminder
Just to remind everyone of the class I'll be teaching on my See abc's reading method tomorrow night at the Smithfield recreation center - Sky View. Come learn how easy it is to teach your child to read, and write and draw! Door prizes too! Hope to see you there!
And, for the first time ever, we have a See abc's BINGO game available!
June 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Doreese
And, for the first time ever, we have a See abc's BINGO game available!
June 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Doreese
Saturday, June 2, 2012
See abc's® "Learning to Read Awareness Class"
Hi, Here is the flier with information for the class I said I would be teaching next Thursday. We'll learn lots of great things to help your child in learning how to read, and learning hand writing skills. Plus door prizes!
Hope to see you there!
Sorry, my flier disappeared and I can't figure out how to re-attach it. But, here's the details:
Hope to see you there!
Sorry, my flier disappeared and I can't figure out how to re-attach it. But, here's the details:
Thursday June 7, 2012
Smithfield Recreation Center (Sky View)
7:00 p.m.
Below is the message from the company that is sponsoring the class. Call or email her to reserve your spot. That would help me know how many handouts to plan on. But, if you forget to call, still come!
Doreese
Doreese
Hello,
Our next class is targeted towards mothers with little ones.
If you want to help your preschoolers get a jump start into kindergarten, if you have little ones that need help with their reading skills, I would suggest that you come to our next class.
Doreese Severe has developed a wonderful program to help you learn and understand the fine art of reading.
I have attached a flier with all the details.
You may forward this information on to anyone that has little ones in their home.
My grandchildren have used this program and I am so impressed with how it has helped them.
Come and see what is helping little ones start at the head of the class.
Then watch them tackle the challenges before them knowing they can conquer!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
My School Year Ends - See abc's® Was Successful!
Wasn't Emily great? - in my last post.
Well, today was a bitter-sweet day for me. It was my last day of volunteer tutoring. I took the kids through a crash course of "Imletteration!" so they won't be frustrated when the vowels start saying a bunch of other vowels sounds. At least now they'll know that it's okay for that to happen. And, today, we finally talked about how 'Y' is sometimes a vowel. It's a vowel when it imletterates 3 of the other vowel sounds. See abc's has proved itself to be a huge success in the lives of these young children. Their teacher spoke of it in terms of "Miracles" many times. I pray they will practice during the summer now. Kids can forget a lot over three months, at that young of an age especially.
So, how is everyone feeling about school ending; those with older kids in school? I remember thinking of it as a tidal wave that I couldn't stop from happening. And, soon all of my kids would be home, all day long, every day. Oh no! Whatever was I going to do with them!!! But, by the time school began the next fall, I always was reluctant to send them back.
Heads up: I've been asked to teach a class on See abc's on June 7th. Reserve that date with more details to come.
Doreese
Well, today was a bitter-sweet day for me. It was my last day of volunteer tutoring. I took the kids through a crash course of "Imletteration!" so they won't be frustrated when the vowels start saying a bunch of other vowels sounds. At least now they'll know that it's okay for that to happen. And, today, we finally talked about how 'Y' is sometimes a vowel. It's a vowel when it imletterates 3 of the other vowel sounds. See abc's has proved itself to be a huge success in the lives of these young children. Their teacher spoke of it in terms of "Miracles" many times. I pray they will practice during the summer now. Kids can forget a lot over three months, at that young of an age especially.
So, how is everyone feeling about school ending; those with older kids in school? I remember thinking of it as a tidal wave that I couldn't stop from happening. And, soon all of my kids would be home, all day long, every day. Oh no! Whatever was I going to do with them!!! But, by the time school began the next fall, I always was reluctant to send them back.
Heads up: I've been asked to teach a class on See abc's on June 7th. Reserve that date with more details to come.
Doreese
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Pre-schooler Reading on 3rd-grade Level!!!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30704/emilyreading.mp4
This is a little video of pre-schooler Emily. She finished the See abc's reading program in the fall of her pre-school year! She is soooo adorable! And, pay attention to the expression she uses in her voice. She learned how to read with expression in the books Phrases See What They Say and Stories See What They Say.
She now reads on a third-grade reading level!
On another note; a few weeks ago, there was a story on TV about parents drilling their pre-school age children on very difficult things in the hopes that they would get accepted into an elite Kindergarten. Guess how much they were paying for tutors to help their little pre-school children try to pass the tests??? $165/hr!!! Can you believe that???!!!
$119.95 doesn't sound too bad now for a complete reading system that takes your children through a fun, imaginative and musical way to learn their alphabet, and then takes them through all the steps necessary to being able to read anything they want to! Also, they learn their numbers. It also includes a handwriting/art program for both letters and numbers. Includes three sets of flash cards and a magic finger! And... several online videos demonstrating See abc's in action.
I'm just sayin,'... you can be the best teacher your child needs with very little investment. Plus, I'm always available to answer any questions you may have. To prepare for next year's Kindergarten, the time to begin is NOW!!! Remember, the goal is to finish the entire program before Kindergarten begins.
Doreese
This is a little video of pre-schooler Emily. She finished the See abc's reading program in the fall of her pre-school year! She is soooo adorable! And, pay attention to the expression she uses in her voice. She learned how to read with expression in the books Phrases See What They Say and Stories See What They Say.
She now reads on a third-grade reading level!
On another note; a few weeks ago, there was a story on TV about parents drilling their pre-school age children on very difficult things in the hopes that they would get accepted into an elite Kindergarten. Guess how much they were paying for tutors to help their little pre-school children try to pass the tests??? $165/hr!!! Can you believe that???!!!
$119.95 doesn't sound too bad now for a complete reading system that takes your children through a fun, imaginative and musical way to learn their alphabet, and then takes them through all the steps necessary to being able to read anything they want to! Also, they learn their numbers. It also includes a handwriting/art program for both letters and numbers. Includes three sets of flash cards and a magic finger! And... several online videos demonstrating See abc's in action.
I'm just sayin,'... you can be the best teacher your child needs with very little investment. Plus, I'm always available to answer any questions you may have. To prepare for next year's Kindergarten, the time to begin is NOW!!! Remember, the goal is to finish the entire program before Kindergarten begins.
Doreese
Friday, May 4, 2012
Big Accomplishment for 4 Great Kids!!!
I want to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to my four little Kindergarten students that I've been volunteer tutoring with. They've just completed the ABC's See How to Chop and Blend book where they've learned many skills and have read 100's of words! They're very excited for the next book, Phrases See What They Say.
I felt very rewarded when their teacher expressed her thanks to me and said that some of my kids were reading better than others in her class now.
I highly recommend volunteering to read with kids at school. So many of them really need one on one, or two on one help. The monatary rewards are not there, but there are rewards worth far more than money!
A few months ago, the Kindergarten teacher said that for sure they were going to have a hold one of my little students back a year, but now she's doing great! Her teacher even said her whole personality has changed. She's more confident and happy. Being able to read well makes all the difference in school! And, it feels great knowing that I've saved a child an entire year of her life!!! You can do that too!
Doreese
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