help she is in 1st grade 6 turning 7 in dec.
2007-10-07 10:00:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
almost everyone said starfall she tried that already. she goes on t at school i don't want to make her go on it again
2007-10-09 13:51:23 · update #1
www.starfall.com
They have different sections... she can start with the alphabet for letter/sound review and then move through each one. Go to the website... you will see what I mean! I use this website when I take my first graders to their computer lab special. It's great because my lower students can start with the alphabet and the mid-high ones can start with more advanced activities.
2007-10-08 09:12:15 · answer #1 · answered by Renn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you Cheri.Glad your son advanced and you cared enough to invest the effort in his learning.
Proving once again, a mother's efforts sometimes win out over high odds because you are the mom,know your child and care.
It takes time invested in helping and listening.Nothing replaces that.
Also , they learn more in one hour at home one on one with GOOD instruction,w/o interruption and distractions than half the day at school.
If...you are presenting the material correctly.
Summer trips to the library are great and keep them from regressing.You would not believe how much they can forget over the summer not doing anything.
Also...magazines are a great source to hold their interest.In areas they are interested in.
If you find a book of their interests that is over their head,read it to them.This increases their vocabulary.Their speaking and understanding of words.
Use better words yourself....expand or use your vocabulary, so that they hear words in context to get the meaning and learn them.
2007-10-07 14:09:06 · answer #2 · answered by LIFE OBSERVER 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't reccomend any websites. I would reccomend mom, dad, grandmas, aunties, uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters, grandpas, everyone important in the child's life to sit down with her, and read to her, and have her read to you. It will create special bonds, and will show her that you care. At first, let her read the pictures, and make up the story. Then, go back and read it to her, pointing to each word as you read. Read the same books over and over, especially ones she loves. I would reccomend any of the Dr. Suess series, Where the Wild Things Are, the Curious George series, the Spot the dog books, and any of the classics from when you were a kid.
2007-10-07 13:15:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really like storylinonline.net where actors and actresses from the Screen Actor's Guild read popular children's books. You can even print some activiites to go with the reading.
Another thing you can do to help a reluctant reader is only allow viewing of her favoirte movies with the closed captioning ON. This is a great trick to get kids reading.
2007-10-07 11:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by sm2f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First: Have you talked to your child's teacher? He or she will be able to offer you the best advice.
Before children learn to read, they must be "ready." Readiness includes recognizing uppercase and lowercase letters and identifying sounds for each letter. Readiness also includes being able to blend those sounds as well as being able to write letters and simple words. Most importantly, children need to feel "good" about reading. Reading should be a fun and engaging activity for them. When they feel pressured or have a lack of confidence, they are more hesitant to reading.
As a teacher, I would recommend one-on-one tutoring with the child and encourage reading at home with parents (reading with her and letting her listen to you read). You can also find computer games like LeapFrog, Elmo, Dora the Explorer for literacy at most stores like Target, WalMart, etc. These games will help her practice letter sounds and blending. If you purchase the games, make sure to supervise her and give her encouragement. Don't make her feel bad about not being able to read... she may not try if she thinks you have already given her a label.
Many parents make the mistake in thinking that learning to read happens quickly. It is a process and it may take longer for some children than others. Continue to encourage your child and talk to the classroom teacher for more ideas.
2007-10-07 10:20:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
my son was pushed through 1st through 7th grades when he was living in Virginia with his father, he was completely illiterate when he moved down to Florida with me. my Mom and I took turns reading with him 8 hours a day 7 days a week over the summer.by the end of that summer we had him reading at an 8th grade level, and out of special classes. he ended up making the honor roll the whole year. it was hard work for all three of us, but he excelled and became a great student, just go to the library and let her pick out anything that interests her, sit down and you read 2 pages her one,keep working with her, you cannot expect her to do all this on the computer by herself and stick with it for any length of time
2007-10-07 10:10:06 · answer #6 · answered by cheri h 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I melancholy. in basic terms get some books from the nearby library and examine with them till they are waiting to ensure for themselves. this is an previous type concept talked approximately as 'parenting'. The definition could be present day in a dictionary (it incredibly is a e book with various factors of words).
2016-10-21 09:04:29 · answer #7 · answered by neher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I teach ESL Reading.
Starfall.com #1 site!
also, for game-based sites:
funbrain.com
and
funschool.com
2007-10-07 15:45:11 · answer #8 · answered by middle_east_pete 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi :) I'd definately check out
www.starfall.com
Good luck :)
2007-10-07 10:38:10 · answer #9 · answered by esoltchr1275 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it'd be better if she read books instead.
2007-10-07 10:08:22 · answer #10 · answered by Loren 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋