Another question, please:

I downloaded the three Arabic .ppt and cannot save them?

http://forum.brillkids.com/downloads/?cat=135

Confused.

Ayesha

Dear All,

I downloaded Little Reader Lite. How do I download Nohayo's Arabic creations?  I need a little help understanding how to utilize the downloads and actually have it function in LR Lite.

Thank you.
Ayesha :\

Salam. 

I was curious to know if you are using the Doman method to teach your child/ren Hebrew?  As you know, Hebrew and Arabic are both semitic languages.  Are you using the Little Reader software?  And what are your experiences and success stories with it?

Salam.
Ayesha

Dear All,

Thank you for the warm welcome.  In addition to the wonderful resources here, I found some others at a Dolch Word site (see thread below):

http://forum.brillkids.com/teaching-your-child-to-read/dolch-words/msg15126/?topicseen#new

I have more than enough resources to begin once I receive my materials (poster board + cutter).  I want to start with the making my own flashcards and books, and then later I will add the LR software as an alternative teaching tool. 

Thanks so much for all of your encouragement and suggestions.

Sincerely,
Ayesha

ASA,

Another EXCELLENT site for learning Qur'anic Arabic from English:

http://www.understandquran.com/

ASA,
Ayesha

ASA

This book is useful:

http://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Picture-Dictionary-English-Arabic/dp/0194361977

ASA
Ayesha

Hi All,

As I was having a creative/writer's block while planning my lessons and materials ahead of time, I realized that the Doman method is a bascially a children's "learning to read" version of "Magnetic Poetry".  And interestingly enough, among their many themed sets, there are children's versions > http://www.magpo.com/ . 

I then decided to search for various frequently used word-lists in the English language and came across the top 100/500/1,000, etc.  I already have these lists for the Classical Arabic language since my husband is a master of the Arabic language (classical/modern or standard/colloquial or regional dialects).

I was encouraged when I found the English lists broken down by nouns, action verbs, modifiers, pronouns, adverbs, adjectives, etc.  And then I was exceedingly happy to find Mrs. Perkins Dolch Words site that is further categorized by school year,  It even has a "phrase generator" using the words.  And she has many books listed that can be used as guideline to create homemade/LR/.ppt presentations.  It basically covers all the steps in "How to Teach Your Baby to Read", which is what I was looking for.  Now, I just have to wait for my supplies to come in and I am ready for both the Arabic and English languages.

Sincerely,
Ayesha

ASAWRWB Nohayo,

This is Ayesha Nicole, a mother of twin girls - 19 months.  I am sooo excited to have found your Arabic forum!  I am married to an Egyptian that is a master of the Arabic language, as well as a hafidh ul-Qur'an, masha'Allah.  I wish I knew more Arabic than I do, however, I want him to guide me as we teach the girls Qur'anic Arabic using the Doman method.  When trying to explain to him about the methodology, this site, and Little Reader, I was frustrated because, if he reads it in Arabic, it is easier for him since it is his first language. 

I plan to teach the girls Qur'anic Arabic, insha'Allah, using the flashcards to plant the seed of a love of the Qur'an, insha'Allah.  There is a good site with English Word-for-Word translation of the Qur'an here > http://emuslim.com/Quran/Translation_English.asp to help me with individual words and the translation, that may be useful for others.

How are you using Little Reader and what have your experiences been with the Doman Method (reading/language/math/music/physical)?  Please feel free to type back in Arabic and my husband will read it and translate for me, insha'Allah.

Until then, take care.

JAK
ASA
Ayesha
USA

Dear All,

After looking around Mrs. Perkins Dolch Word's site some more - it has everything to cover each of the five steps!  It is soo cool.  It makes preparation much easier!  Whewww!

- Ayesha

Dear All,

Is anyone familiar with the Dolch Word List (aka Dolch 220 or Sight Words) and using them as flashcards?  I also see that there are phrases on the site which helps with the steps.

http://www.mrsperkins.com/

Thanks.

Ayesha

Dear DomanMom,

Anyone tell you that you are the Best!  Thank-you for sharing your efforts with the rest of us who are committed, but need a little help and encouragemnet along the way!  After I begin the Reading program, I plan to start the Math program - and because of you, it will be a little easier now.  Thank you!

Sincerely,
Ayesha

Good Evening All,

My name is Ayesha Nicole and I am the mother of twin 19-month old girls.  I am preparing my materials ahead of time, in order to teach my children how to read using the Doman Method.  I have read the book and am reviewing Chapter 7.

I feel a little overwhelmed as I am attempting to create five sentences to form a themed book, and then break it down into phrases, couplets, and word sets.  In the video from the Deluxe Set, Mrs. Doman emphasized going from words to books as soon as possible.  Apparently some parents get stuck in the word/vocabulary stage for some time.  I think it is cylical process with more words that become more complex each time you recreate the steps.  Is this correct?

Any examples would be great.  I will have to look around the site to get a better idea of what others are doing - and I hope to attend the Intelligience Course at the end of March 2009 at IAHP.

Thanks so much.
Sincerely,
Ayesha

Would Pupisek please email me. 

I have some specific questions that I need some help with, please.

Thank you.