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Teaching your child to read can seem like a monumental task. The authors of Spell to Write and Read (SWR) akin this task to getting a jumbo jet off the ground. Once the jet is off the ground it will use half the amount of fuel per minute to fly at 500 mph, but getting that plane off the ground is going to require that the pilot commit to burning a lot of fuel to get to that cruising altitude.
“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9 (NLT)
You need to print that verse out and repeat it to yourself every morning as you begin the journey of teaching your child to read. The goal is obtainable and the rewards are indescribable. It is possible to have your kindergarten child reading at a 2nd grade level by the end of the K5 year. You can invest 60-90 minutes per day and your child does not need to be a genius to accomplish this.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Samples of our son Riley’s progress with learning to read, spell, and write and cursive in kindergarten.
Interview with Elizabeth (Liz) FitzGerald where we talk about her book Cursive First.
STEPS (Sequential Teaching of Explicit Phonics and Spelling) Curriculum
SWR (Spell to Write and Read) Curriculum
Abeka Homeschool and Christian School Curriculum
The Wise Guide for Spelling
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I am new to homeschooling officially and I have been enjoying your podcast. This episode regarding Cursive First was revolutionary for me. Thank you for sharing it and providing a lot of the background information behind it. My soon to be 5 year olds, read at about a 3 grade or higher level, but their manuscript is not that great (and they have good fine motor skills). Lately they are in love with writing. Right now, it is their favorite pastime so I plan to start teaching cursive first. I am going to get Elizabeth’s book so I can read more about it. God bless you and all of your family.