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My 5 year old knows his letters and their sounds but for some reason he freezes when it comes time to combine the sounds to make words! I’ve tried introducing a few sight words (like “the”) but those don’t seem to be sinking in. I want to keep everything he does know (like all his letter sounds) fresh in his mind (without boring him!) and I want to gently encourage him when he shows readiness for word building. He’s not ready for All About Reading Level 1 (that’s what I used with my others and it gets into three letter words very quickly) and I hate the thought of spending money on another reading program, but the Delightful Reading kits looks so, well, delightful! Anyone have any experience or thoughts on using that with my 5 year old? And would I go with Kit 1 or 2?
Stacie, I do not have a lot of experience but we started with the previous Delightful Reading kit with my 5 and 7 year old earlier in the year. My 7 year old progressed to the Reading lessons fairly quickly as he had already been reading some words. My 5 year old knew her letters and sounds so we started with a little word building. It has been such a great experience. Both of my kids have thrived on this very gentle approach. We actually were using another curriculum for my 7 year old and it just wasn’t enjoyable. I am so excited for the new Delightful Reading kits and have just ordered Kit 2 for my 5 year old. I think it will provide the additional guidance that I feel that I need in this stage. I am sure you have done it, but maybe look through the sample pages comparing Kit 1 or Kit 2. I would think if he knows his letters and sounds, that you might want Kit 2. At that same time, if you don’t feel that he’s ready, maybe Kit 1 could provide the needed review until he’s ready for word building. And the wonderful thing is you can go at his pace. Hope that’s helpful.
Stacie,
My daughter is 5 and knows her letters and sounds too. She will be 5 and a half when we start school, and has shown a great interest in learning to read. (Otherwise I had planned on not starting her until after 6)
I ordered the Delightful Reading kit 1 and 2 (When first looking I would have chosen kit 2, based on her current knowledge. However, I have a 3 year old and just figured I would order kit 1 too while on sale.) After looking through them both, I am so happy I ordered kit 1 and believe I will start her there. I thought it would seem redundant, but there are so many activities and lessons in kit 1 that I believe will really drive some important things ‘home’ for her. We may breeze through some of it and that is okay. I figure, at her age, repetition and just doing it for enjoyment is great.
I also used All About Reading for my now 7 year old. He is reading at 3rd grade level and we had great success with it. I agree, that Delightful Reading seems just, so delightful.:-) I plan on using it for my daughter and youngest son.
I don’t know if this helps, but I don’t think you will be disappointed with kit 1 for your son. You may find just touching on the things he already knows and adding a bunch of additional activities with that will find him ready for the words he is finding difficult now. Sometimes, it just clicks all of the sudden at a certain age.:-)
I pray this helps you a bit!
🙂
Renee
Renee,
I am glad you posted your thoughts after seeing Kit 1 and Kit 2. My kit 2 has not arrived yet. It makes me think my 5 year daughter could benefit from Kit 1 as well. Now you have me thinking about ordering it as well 🙂
Tina..
I hope you think the same thing! I did look at both on the website samples but after having right in front of me, there is so much in kit 1 that I think will only help her. We haven’t had any formal reading lessons around here, just her learning ‘whenever’ she wants to participate and from listening to brother. I believe kit 1 will give her better building blocks than going straight to kit 2. (But we can go through kit 1 as fast or as slow as we need..)
So glad I could help someone!
🙂
Renee
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