ABeCeDarian Look-Through - Curriculum Switch - New Reading Program

About 2 months ago, I made the decision to change our curriculum for reading. After using a a phonics program to review, I felt like it was time to pivot and try something new. In this video I share all about our experience and what this program is like.
In this video you will discover...
-Why I made the switch
-How it's going so far
-Information about resources online
-a detailed look into a unit
-pros and cons of our experience so far
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[@Ibyte8256]

Speech to print approach has been amazing for my dyslexic son. I really like Abecedarian.

[@simplylearningtogether651]

I’m so glad to hear this. We have loved it so much!

[@cassidyc8266]

Speech to print approaches to reading have been the most successful in our home. Reading Reflex is another affordable source of reading instruction. I personally took a workshop by Reading Simplified and it helped me help my dyslexic daughter.

[@simplylearningtogether651]

This is such helpful info. Thank you for sharing!

[@RH-dk9md]

Thank you for reviewing this. I have been reading on a website called Reading Simplified by Marnie Ginsberg and she talks about the Speech to print approach to reading (except her site is geared more to teaching teachers and didn’t have a specific curriculum for homeschooling). Going to look into this for my struggling learner

[@simplylearningtogether651]

You’re welcome! I’m also glad you commented about that site. I’d love to read through it. I’m always interested in other resources/info that can guide me in teaching reading! I look forward to checking it out.

[@Ahomeontheprairies]

Thank you for sharing this! We have used LOE & pinwheels. LOE moves a little quick for my kids and Pinwheels was really dragging, likely because I didn't know what I should skip etc and was doing everything, but it's a lot to manage (especially with more than one student to keep track of). This looks pretty streamlined and I feel like it would be pretty streamlined just from what you shared, after learning the teaching method 🤔 I hadn't ever heard of it, so thanks again for sharing!

[@simplylearningtogether651]

You’re welcome! We used LOE and I have had my eye on Pinwheels! But the cost and the prep made me hesitate. This was a much better fit in both of those categories and we have loved it so far!

[@krystalchamberlain9146]

Love this!!! Thank you!

[@simplylearningtogether651]

So happy to hear this. You’re welcome ❤️❤️

[@rachaelpierson3470]

This was INCREDIBLY helpful!!! We actually have somewhat of the same reading journey over here. I’ve gone through many of the same ones you have (treasure hunt, phonics pathways, and many more) to try to find something that “clicked”. I messaged you on IG in hopes that you would do a flip through 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. In anticipation I actually signed up for the free trial of there online version. I actually think I like the printed version. They’re both very similar, except the online version has them “writing” (obviously using there finger) and the printed has them actually writing the words. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@simplylearningtogether651]

I'm so glad this was helpful!! It's so hard trying to switch a reading program, because there's a background feeling of "I need to pick the "right" one...at least that's been my case. I just want what's best for my daughter! I loved this one so much because it didn't feel like such a huge commitment! If I can just try one level, I'll get a good idea of how it works for her. That's what we've done and I've been so happy with results so far.

[@rachaelpierson3470]

@@simplylearningtogether651 Ok after a few days with the online trial I am definitely going to purchase the printed version for my daughter! I also looked into the version C and D and think they might help my older daughter. It looks as though level C and D focus on higher words, word roots, suffixes and prefixes. I like the idea of "open and go" curriculum but felt the others out there were. so all over the place. There was nothing that really allowed you to master phonics and reading alone. This is probably a taboo thing to say as a homeschool mom but I cringe at the idea of so many games and manipulatives for reading! I like simple (and then spice it up when I need to with games and such). I just have one question for you, do you think I can get away with using sheet protectors on the student manual (I have multiple children and would love to save costs), or do you believe its beneficial to have a book for each child? Thanks!!

[@simplylearningtogether651]

@@rachaelpierson3470 your comment made me giggle because I know exactly what you mean! I like simple and adding my own flare too! I really do think you could use a sheet protector. Because the book is horizontal the sheet protector slips right on so easily. I do that for one of the activities!

[@Ahomeontheprairies]

Did you have to print those flashcards from the website? The site is now down, i assume because of the rebranding to sharpen, and I asked if the downloads will still be available, but was just sent to the new sharpen website which only has the workbooks and teacher guides, not any printables. Are these a necessary part of the program?

[@simplylearningtogether651]

I did print them. They are definitely helpful to review. Let me check where I got them and I will try and link it here

[@simplylearningtogether651]

OK so I just went to the link I used, and you're right! It's no longer working. I'm so bummed about that. I'm assuming it has to do with the name change as well. The flash cards are just to review the groups of words from each unit. So, as long as you're going back and practicing the main words, you can probably go without the flashcards.

[@Ahomeontheprairies]

@@simplylearningtogether651 ok, that's good to know! Thank you!

[@aishapereira1149]

Do the words in each lesson correspond to the reading passage they do at the very end?

[@simplylearningtogether651]

Yes- some of those words will be in the reading passage. I’ve also noticed it includes other words that make the same sound. For example we just learned the /er/ sound. And I found multiple words in our story that had the sound but weren’t included in the main list. So it’s key words + extras that relate if that makes sense.

[@homeschoollifemom]

This is so different from anything I’ve ever seen! Do you think it’s a good fit for a child with dyslexia?

[@simplylearningtogether651]

Right?! It’s very unique! He addresses dyslexia in the teacher guide. I’ll try to find it and let you know where it’s at so you can read it. But he says the explicit instruction provided in the text is a great fit to help children with dyslexia improve in their reading skills.

[@simplylearningtogether651]

Check out 13:20 If you pause the video you can read the “Biological Factors” section that I’m speaking of. Lots of helpful info in there