tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post4760600861936375773..comments2023-10-31T11:26:06.733-04:00Comments on Marybeth Whalen: Teaching Reading In RetrospectMarybeth Whalenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04138498344723215611noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-16278561148538461052009-03-18T14:02:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:02:00.000-04:00I LOVE the Explode the Code books :) We have the ...I LOVE the Explode the Code books :) We have the same process except we also add some easy reader books from the library.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366602065022812096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-69649712469850592292009-03-18T13:52:00.000-04:002009-03-18T13:52:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing the Marybeth. I am contempla...Thank you for sharing the Marybeth. I am contemplating homeschooling our youngest, but even if I don't I certainly want to see him become a successful reader.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great tip. I'm bookmarking this one.<BR/><BR/>DarleneDOakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06184281944220861575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-49100147807877131152009-03-17T20:41:00.000-04:002009-03-17T20:41:00.000-04:00We did use 100 Easy Lessons, but then we did somet...We did use 100 Easy Lessons, but then we did something similar to you. We made a portfolio where they wrote one sentence or the main phrase of the Bible story and drew a picture as well. We used the lined paper with a blank bottom. By the time they finished they had their own little Bible book. :o)sweetteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06416813753776467750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-71455052848491588422009-03-17T14:34:00.000-04:002009-03-17T14:34:00.000-04:00I have been in turmoil over this myself. After fa...I have been in turmoil over this myself. After failing at Rod and Staff.. we finally decided to try explode the code. Anna is on book 4 and loves it alot. She has finally started connecting the words in reading and is actually enjoying it. She will be 8 next month. Now my problem is grammar.. everyone (yes, non-homeschoolers) tell me she needs to be writing and working with grammar.. I tell myself not to overwhelm her.. we have started writing slowly.. I have been trying to remind myself that she is working at her own pace.. and doing great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-25705166614050888452009-03-17T09:32:00.000-04:002009-03-17T09:32:00.000-04:00Hey Anonymous-- that's not a lame question at all!...Hey Anonymous-- that's not a lame question at all! I am lame for assuming people knew what those are! I went back and provided a link to the Amazon page so you can find set number one. Each set builds on the other, beginning with simple words like "hat," "sat," etc.<BR/>Kids feel successful when they can read "the whole book."Marybeth Whalenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04138498344723215611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-44836386273072139502009-03-17T09:26:00.000-04:002009-03-17T09:26:00.000-04:00Sorry if this is a lame question, what are the "BO...Sorry if this is a lame question, what are the "BOB" books?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-56191673343567534502009-03-17T09:01:00.000-04:002009-03-17T09:01:00.000-04:00What about spelling. H is reading but when it is ...What about spelling. H is reading but when it is time to spell, he is a little behind.Rona Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716877121395292699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-88467001220338951422009-03-17T08:57:00.000-04:002009-03-17T08:57:00.000-04:00Thank u Thank u!! I soo needed this - my almost 2n...Thank u Thank u!! I soo needed this - my almost 2nd grader is not near where my other daughter was at this stage and feeling like its my fault ( our first year homeschooling :) ) EVERY time I turn to your blog it speaks to me-- God has a way of doing that huh?? lol Miss seeing you around- 9 weeks till baby #5... wish me luck teehee!!!xo4torockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18044584037650090650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-63352043303397260022009-03-17T08:56:00.000-04:002009-03-17T08:56:00.000-04:00It sounds like you have hit upon a combination of ...It sounds like you have hit upon a combination of phonics and sight word memorization. In all my years of teaching reading (20 in Christian schools) I found this to be a winner myself. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you are sensitive to your child's learning curve. Some kids just aren't ready. That's the beauty of home schooling-- you can match your curriculum to your own child's pace. <BR/><BR/>You have instinctively done what teachers are trained to do before ever entering the classroom. Good on you. I know your children are blessed for it!Julie Zine Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16929069403684878757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-73535776746611412842009-03-17T08:20:00.000-04:002009-03-17T08:20:00.000-04:00This is EXACTLY what I wanted to talk to you about...This is EXACTLY what I wanted to talk to you about Marybeth! Give me a call when you can chat. Have a great day!Jodi aka One Blessed Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05658451428090108007noreply@blogger.com