All About Reading, Level 2 {Review}

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Richele McFarlin

in a nutshell: Product: All About Reading, Level 2 Published by: All About Learning Press Cost: $99.95 per set Teacher Prep: Minimal Homeschool Method: Any Purpose: To teach reading using an multi-sensory approach. Excellent tool for learning to read and struggling readers. Teaches: Decoding Phonics, Decoding Structural Analysis, Vocabulary, Fluency, Comprehension Extras: Visit All About Learning Press for PDF downloads for placement tests and curriculum samples from all All About Reading Levels. Included in the Level 2 Set: Level 2 Teacher’s Manual Level 2 Student Packet (includes Leap into Reading activity book) What am I?, decodable reader Queen Bee, … Continue reading →

The Comprehensive Phonics Handbook by Eagle’s Wings

Posted on March 1, 2008 by Valorie Delp

As the mom of five young children, I am often on the hunt for resources that will get used time and time again. I need resources that are flexible enough to meet the needs of all five kids–from my gifted child to my very hands-on learner who needs lots and lots of practice. This book definitely fits the bill and is a huge asset to any homeschooling mom who is teaching phonics and reading. How It’s Laid Out The book is organized into various charts that coincide with a particular sound and spelling rule. Most charts have exceptions called “every … Continue reading →

Math Resource Review: National Library of Virtual Manipulatives and Aleks.com

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Valorie Delp

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives is a National Science Foundation supported website that provides, as the name appropriately implies, online manipulatives. The site is a subscription site but you can download a free trial to see how it might work out for you. What I like about this site is that it has things for grades PK all the way through Grade 12. I often find that high school is missing from things for homeschoolers. . .but this site is extremely comprehensive and does it all. What I wouldn’t like is the fact that … Continue reading →