Hooked on Phonics- I really like this program!

[TeachingMyToddlers]

http://www.hookedonphonics.com/learn-to-read-pre-k-2nd-grade

This Kit has Pre-K through 2nd Grade. On sale now for $199, regularly $299 (but they are ALWAYS having some kind of special on this full package, I would NEVER pay full price! ) After coupon code HOP35, total with shipping is $144.

(The bolded items are NOT included in the K-2 kit listed below)

Includes:
Learn to Read Pre-K Complete
Learn to Read Kindergarten Complete
Learn to Read First Grade Complete
Learn to Read Second Grade Complete

With:
28 Storybooks
8 Celebrated Author Storybooks
8 Workbooks
8 DVDs
Quick Start Guides
8 set of stickers
4 sets of letter and picture flashcards
Access to my.hookedonphonics.com online Learn to Read experience for each lesson and unit

Plus FREE Reading Fun Pack with:
3 Phonics flipbooks
4 Review workbooks
1 Sing-along CD
1 DVD with music and cartoons
1 Make-a-book kit

 


http://www.hookedonphonics.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=35738


This is only for the Kindergarten through 2nd grade kit. It does not have Pre-K which teaches letter sounds, but like I mentioned before, we have never used the pre-K kit and used other programs to teach letter sounds. I much prefer the Leapfrog Letter Factory video and free flashcard download to reinforce.


On sale now for $139 (reg $199 but you can almost always find some kind of sale but this seems like a pretty good one)...and use coupon code DNEWS50 to get 50% off. Total price is $82 after shipping. Not bad at all.

It includes:
Includes:
Learn to Read Kindergarten Complete
Learn to Read First Grade Complete
Learn to Read Second Grade Complete

With:
[24 Storybooks
6 Celebrated Author Storybooks
6 workbooks
6 DVDs
Quick Start Guide
6 sets of stickers
Access to my.hookedonphonics.com online Learn to Read experience for each lesson and unit

.
The bottom line- I wouldn't pay $62 more for the Pre-K through 2 nd grade kit with the bonus "reading fun pack," with the only real difference being 

-Pre-K level books/workbooks
[-the spiral bound Phonics flipbooks
-the Sing-along CD
-1 DVD with music and cartoons (I don't let my kids watch this, it's not very educational, or at least not presented in a straightforward enough manner for a 2 year old in my opinion, it's supposed to teach shapes, transportation, fairy tales, and colors I think)
-the Make-a-book kit which we have not used yet.


They didn't offer this K-2nd kit back when I purchased this or I would have saved the money and bought that instead. Or, just buy a couple HOP workbooks and see if your kid even likes it before investing in the whole set. But financially it makes sense to buy the packages instead of the grades separately because they're cheaper that way.

[ariel]

Hi Lily and Owens Mom,  

Sorry for the late reply.  I was out of town for few days so could not reply.    I think I am going to keep trying with my daughter and change my method slightly.  I really like your ideas, I'll get my DD's old flashcards out and lay them throughout the house.  I compiled a photo book with family pictures but just need to get the time make it readable.  I don't know how you get time to handle two, I can't even handle one.   You are really lucky that pre-made stuff worked with your daughter.  

My DD knows several DVDs worth of signs.  That signing time dvd sure catches their attention.  She is not that much verbal yet.  She knows more words than she says.  She is just starting to join two words.  I think she might be late because I speak two languages with her and alternate them weakly.  

thanks again....

[2010BEBES]

That detail review change the opinion i read from amazon that mentioned the DVD were boring and kids just watch it for 5 minutes. I guess we have to reconsider having in mind that not all kids react in the same form or are interested in the same things.
Keep posting to follow it and see if you are satisfied with the results you observe.

I just realized you are the former LilyandOwensMom.

[TeachingMyToddlers]

"That detail review change the opinion i read from amazon that mentioned the DVD were boring and kids just watch it for 5 minutes."

Technically, the lessons are only 3 minutes each and it's not meant to be watched for longer than that! Usually my kids ask for another lesson though so we'll do two. It's not really made to be played straight through or a child would get bored I think unless they're a young baby and all TV is still fascinating to them. Plus, my kids don't watch broadcast TV so that might make a difference. Check out the youtube sample clips for yourself. 

Maybe if I get a chance I will whip out the video camera and show in detail the program contents of the kit I bought next week

And Yep, and I am formerly Lily & Owen's Mom

Here's the HOP videos for those that missed it the first time around.

[ <a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/XtL4eWqH3Zc&rel=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/XtL4eWqH3Zc&rel=1</a>


<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/iFCPUmWWRxY&rel=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/iFCPUmWWRxY&rel=1</a>

[TeachingMyToddlers]

I had to put this response in a new post because for some reason it wouldn't let me post 3  videos in one.

For Ariel-

One more thing I wanted to share--

For phonics, you can do this with flashcards or foam letters (my son still grabs and mouths things a certain amount so I tend to use these 3 inch tall, thick foam letters.)

I use my left hand to present the card/letter and my right to sign it while saying the letter sound. It's not exactly "perfect" but since he already knows the letter signs (pretty sure he does anyway) it's just one more way to reinforce that they are all connected. Or, you can switch hands and start with the sign and finish with the flashcard, it doesn't really matter. Since your DD likes ASL, maybe she will like this approac too? So I thought I would share.

Anyway, I use the following leapfrog song to go through a few letters at a time randomly grabbing them out of the basket. I included the link below, it's towards the end of the sample video.

(hold up flash card) The A says
Ah! (make the sign with your other hand)  (so now you are presenting the flashcard and and sign at the same time while saying the letter sound)

(I might put my hands back in my lap between "chanting", just depends, or leave them up).

(hold up flash card) The A says
Ah! (make the sign with your other hand)

Every letter makes a sound--

(hold up flash card) The A says
Ah! (make the sign with your other hand)

It's fun and easy. Here's a link to the DVD/song so you can hear how it goes.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/k1mlsQWJjCE&rel=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/k1mlsQWJjCE&rel=1</a>

[2010BEBES]

Ohhhhhhhhhhh, what a precious little girl. She definitely seems to be enjoying coloring the words and shows she knows her consonant's sound.
Congratulation to BOTH of you..

[Chris1]

You might be interested in this FREE interactive download?   

The THRASS Phoneme Machine is a FREE computer programme that uses moving human lips to pronounce the sounds (phonemes) in hundreds of frequently used English words.

http://www.phonememachine.com/     

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