Remember I got this program at the NDSS convention this summer? Well, I finally got around to starting it this past week with Chase, and shoot! I didn't think I would have an update this quickly!
We do the flashcards 3x/day (most days- I repeated a couple just because I didn't remember to fit it in)...and today, Day 6...
Chase read the word CHEESE.
Really.
Now, I know that the entire program is based on whole word recognition; that Chase is not learning to read like you and I learned, by first recognizing individual letters and sounds and then combining them to form actual words. But that is the beauty of it! He (and the majority of kids with Ds) is a GREAT visual learner. He sees the words as pictures and is learning to recognize what they mean. Phonics will come later...but for now, Chase is learning to read.
A.Maze.Ing.
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That is truly amazing. Congrats, Chase!!
That's great!
What did you buy -- the set? I've been looking at something for the girls, but have no idea what I'm looking for.
that's awesome! Go Chase!!
Barry and I got Alexsa the Your Baby Can Read set (on craigslist -woohoo!). Is this program like that?
@Mandi- I have heard it is similar, but I really don't know anything about Your Baby Can Read...sorry!
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