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Review of Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Program
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in Homeschool 4 Preschool!!
on Oct. 13, 2009 at 5:51 AM
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I have always been curious about the Hooked on Phonics program, so when I saw that they had done a makeover of the system I decided to take a closer look.
I was pleasantly surprised with the program. Most of
the activities in the Pre-K program are just like the ones that I use
in my Alphabet Activities
series. In fact, it was sort of freaky: They even included the idea of
making a C out of coats on the floor and making a C from clay. I
started to wonder if they would think I ripped them off...
I like how this system hinges on parental interaction and
doesn't promise to teach your children to read by plopping them down in
front of a video or computer screen. The DVD system and website are
there to reinforce, not teach.
My only complaint (if you can really call it that) is that the lower case letters are not taught first. However, the system could be completed out of order to do this.
If you want to see the entire review and more pictures, go here:
Alphabet activities: Learn to Read by Hooked on Phonics
Copy and paste:
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-15855-Early-Childhood-Educational-Activities-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Alphabet-activities-Learn-to-Read-by-Hooked-on-Phonics
Starr Weems de Graffenried
Author of Brain Child and Teach Your Child Spanish Through Play. See my articles here.
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- by on Oct. 14, 2009 at 9:18 AM
- We love hooked on phonics. I have the older version but LOVE the newer one it has the cute little story books. Our so learns very fast on all areas but at 3 1/2 reading at a 1st. grade level with this. I never used the pre K level. We are almost done with the K level. It is a great program.
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- by on Oct. 14, 2009 at 3:20 PM
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I have the Hooked on Phonics Pre-K Edition. LOVE IT! My kit came with storybook, 2 CD Roms for the PC, 2 sets of flashcards, 3 Work Books, and 140 Picture Cards...and for my DD STICKERS!!!
I bought it at Wal-Mart on Clearance for 15.00. Then recently I saw the next level in my 3rd graders Scholastic Reader Book order form!
While I understand the need for sight words...this is a great tool for parents like me who want some general instruction and visual aids already made for me.
Marguerite
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- by on Oct. 14, 2009 at 4:19 PM
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Ah man! I wish I could score a deal like that! My in-laws preached Hooked on Phonics! I need to get it for my DS and get crackin!
Quoting Mbailey:
I have the Hooked on Phonics Pre-K Edition. LOVE IT! My kit came with storybook, 2 CD Roms for the PC, 2 sets of flashcards, 3 Work Books, and 140 Picture Cards...and for my DD STICKERS!!!
I bought it at Wal-Mart on Clearance for 15.00. Then recently I saw the next level in my 3rd graders Scholastic Reader Book order form!
While I understand the need for sight words...this is a great tool for parents like me who want some general instruction and visual aids already made for me.
Marguerite
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- by on Oct. 14, 2009 at 11:03 PM
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Hooked on Phonics: Kindergarten Premium Edition
$37.76Hooked on Kindergarten provides children with the skills they need to ensure success, confidence and fun in kinderga...$37.76
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- by on Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:10 AM
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I've also seen the program at a discount at Tuesday Morning. It wouldn't shock me if you could also find it at TJ Maxx.
Starr Weems de Graffenried
Author of Brain Child and Teach Your Child Spanish Through Play. See my articles here.
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