Monday, February 16, 2009

Your Baby Can Read practice makes perfect

So today is a Monday and a holiday. I've been fighting a cold this weekend so I though I could sleep in a little. I wake up to a tiny voice saying "Can I do my homework?" It sounded like a good reason to get up and a good excuse to give an update.

Princess has been very enthusiastic about using the reading program. I'd say we use it every day in some form. In the morning we listen to the Spanish CD as we get dressed and brush our teeth. Even the King likes that. I actually think he is learning some words.

I must admit that we also practice handwriting and phonics along with this program so i can not say how well it would work independently of your own program. I can say my daughter has really enjoyed using this and it has helped build her confidence. She was very discouraged trying to read on her brothers level and I think this has given her something she can own and be proud of. She can grab the materials on he own and begin to practice. I use the blank white cards and the dry rase pen that comes with the pakage to rewrite the words to see if she can recognize it. So far so good. Here is a sneak peek into early morning practice.

Overall I'm satisfied with my purchase and I think I would purchase it again. Sure I could have made this myself or used regular flashcards. The fact is by the time I created my own program I would have spent the same amount of money and much more time would have passed before we began o practice reading. The one thing I dont have now is time. I've spent too much time here already ...*smiles* Until Next Time ...practice makes perfect :)

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