Favorite Reading Programs for Learning to Read || Homeschool Reading Curriculum

[@gbcflower]

Hooked on Phonics worked really well for my struggling reader.

[@IvyMashburn]

I am a public school teacher but my kids go to a small Christian school. They use BJU curriculum there. My son is in first grade but has many of the struggles that you have described about your son.. I suspect that he is dyslexic because so many signs are there. It has been very emotional for me to see and hear from his teachers how badly he is struggling. I purchased AAR to use as a supplement at home. I hope it gives him the boost he needs. ❤

[@Deeplyrootedhome]

I LOVE CLE for teaching reading, but what you said is so key! It isn’t overwhelming if they are ready for it. My second tried it, but he has been a slower learner when it comes to reading. And it was so frustrating for him! My 3rd just started it after Christmas. She turned 6 in September, so an older kindergartner. She really wanted to learn to read bigger books, so we ordered it with every intention of temporarily shelving it until next year if she got stuck. But she was so ready. It has been incredibly easy to implement with her! We break it into two 20 minute sessions, one in the morning and one right before lunch, and while she doesn’t love the flash cards, it isnt too challenging for her like it was for my son. And she is thriving! They just need to be ready for it.

[@Grace_Filled_Homeschool]

I used K1 and & K2 from CLE and it taught all the letter sounds, how to read the 8 color words as well as how to write her name. Other than the sight words, the first 5 light units in Learning to Read were just a review for her. She had mastered her letter sounds, written the letters and learned all the rhymes in their kindergarten. I loved it because it was a very affordable kindergarten. I only supplemented books to read aloud to her.

[@MomaLady]

Im back lol I watched pride reading video and it convinced me to get that for my dyslexic child. Was amazing for him!! Now im here for my kindergarten level middle child. Love your videos

[@faithfullyinfertile]

My tried and true are All About Reading and Logic of English. Everyone does Explode the Code for reinforcement/practice too. Loved this video!

[@khill3226]

Thank you so much for this! I've been using Explode the Code in the way that you mentioned (using the Teacher's Guide and making it a full curriculum with a few BOB books or Christian Light readers thrown in) and I'd been second guessing myself, wondering if I was doing enough for my son, but this gave me the confirmation that I'd been praying for! He is thriving and learning so much, I just needed the extra "you got it" for my mama heart. Thank you again!!

[@rosalindreloj7928]

We use Rod and Staff and LOVE IT! Similar (almost identical to) CLE, but less expensive and fewer units...6, instead of 10. Also, has components of explode the code, but the pictures are less ambiguous. THANK YOU for the video and your thorough explanation! I wish I had started with one of these sooner. My K and 1st do reading together and love it!

[@Grace_Filled_Homeschool]

I’ve used AAR and CLE Learning to Read. My kids all preferred CLE. The kids got bored with all the parts of AAR, the tiles, the activities/games and the word, phrase, sentence lists. We also used Explode the Code series with my 2 oldest. They didn’t love it. My next 2 hated it. I didn’t know about the teacher guide at all!

[@hannahbeeolson]

Such a helpful video! Thank you, Megan!!

[@abbynall7740]

My oldest just turned 5 and we did Ready, Set, Go for the Code with her rather intermittently for preschool. I did use the teacher guide as a jumping off point, and we loved it. She's doing ETC level 1 right now, and she likes it. I got her the AAR level 1 readers secondhand, and I think they go together pretty well. We'll see if I decide to go whole hog on AAR next year or keep up my mix.

[@mandydoerfler2909]

We definitely have used the ETC as a supplement as well. My two no-frills boys used 100 easy lessons. It worked so well for us. My second son was kinda fighting part way through it so we put it down and a time later he said he wanted to try it again and we picked back up and moved forward. Now they are both using Generations Curriculum phonics and reading. Love it because they are learning Biblical language/vocab while reading through major stories of the Bible. I have two more boys (now toddlers) so we’ll see what happens when they get to the reading age 🙂

[@antoinettewilliams2897]

Thanks for sharing!

[@homeschoollifemom]

I learned to read in a classroom using CLE Learning to Read. I tried it and AAR with my dyslexic son. Unfortunately neither worked with him. It was the fluency sheets in AAR level 2 that pushed us over the cliff with it. It would take him up to 4 days of 20 minute lessons to do 1 lesson and he got SOO discouraged. Looking back I wonder how the program would have worked for him if we had just skipped those. I’ve heard other ppl do it just never crossed my mind at the time. I might possibly pick it back up again I’m not sure. My daughter learned to read very easily and well with TGTB LA. I also used Explode the Code with him and would consider using again.

[@wisdomsroad7653]

I have 9 childen ages 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 21 & 23. My 13 & 14 y.o.'s went to school for Kindergarten(and my 14 y.o. went for 1st grade as well)so, they learned to read there and my 9y.o. has auditory processesing issues(we only found that out this school year after major struggles trying and trying on her part and mine and we finallly found the Dianne Craft program and are seeing success!) For all of my other children I used My Father's World Kindergarten & 1st grade curriculum and I LOVE it SO much!!! We tried to do other things for my 8 y.o., used Explode the Code and did like it at first, but finally went back to MFW 1st grade Workbook even though he is a 3rd grader and it is SO amazing and refreshing for us both! I recommend MFW all the time!

[@PenniesAndSalt]

I actually used MFW for K, 1st, 2nd, and one of the family cycles. I’m actually using it with my kindergarten daughter right now but I still use a separate reading program because I just prefer to. I love MFW also 😊 I have a sweet friend using Dianne Craft and loves it! Thank you for sharing

[@jennifermillerbrown4886]

I have my 7 years old daughter and the teacher told me that she maybe be dyslexic. I’m trying different curriculums with her at home and I don’t see much progress in the reading aspect of her learning. I tried All About Reading ,Pride Reading Program. She is only able to read the words by sounding them out and not by sight.Do you have any suggestions in any other curriculum to try. She is also having trouble in math. Please help me with this program.Thank you

[@amandamendoza4181]

Thanks for this video!❤

[@samanthasmorong7519]

Amazing video !! New subscriber :) my kiddo is going into grade 1 and is so ready to learn to read but she has ASD and has some learning struggles. I’m thinking All about Reading but CLE looks great too. She knows her letters, and sounds but not sight words. Any thoughts?

[@pepperjackcheesey]

Thanks for the video!

[@Abiding.Farmhouse]

Do you think it's doable to teach more than one child at a time to read with the all about reading? Will they need something separate?

[@PenniesAndSalt]

I’m using two levels of All About Reading right now. It’s totally doable. We use the same letter tiles and we just keep things organized on the shelf and ready to grab when I sit down to do their lessons. It helps that you’re only spending 20mins on a lesson and then you could always have them read to you at a different point during the day (I’ve even had them read to me while I fold laundry).

[@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable]

I agree. It’s doable. My only caution would be that if you are using the same level of AAR with multiple kids, that you allow them to set the pace. If one wants to go faster or slower, you don’t have to keep them together. 😊

[@malloryburke1679]

You made this video at the perfect time. I have a reluctant reader (7yrs) who we suspect might be dyslexic. She is a very kinesthetic learner and I have been considering AAR. Did you ever use a tutor for your dyslexic child? It was recommended to me but I am unsure if it’s right for us.

[@PenniesAndSalt]

We started using a tutor last year and it has been wonderful in boosting his confidence and refining and reinforcing things.

[@malloryburke1679]

@@PenniesAndSalt do you recommend starting out with a tutor or seeing how it goes without one. I am reluctant to try it because she is very upset at the idea of having to go to a tutor.

[@lindsaypotter9776]

So did AAR not work for your kid that you are doing CLE LTR with now?

[@PenniesAndSalt]

I use programs based on learning style. I never used AAR reading with my daughter who is currently using CLE. I have used it with my others or a combo.

[@JMU2512]

We just finished CLE learning to read would we start level 2 with all about reading?

[@PenniesAndSalt]

If you wanted to continue with CLE I would suggest that as a great option as well, especially since you are already used to the method. All About Reading has a placement test you can take on their website, that will ensure your child is placed in the right level if you make the switch.

[@JMU2512]

Thank you