delaying reading

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Managing the Transition to Reading‏

I have noticed that a difficult time for many parents is right before the reading program starts. At around 15 month point, parents are expecting their children to be reading fully and start to get afraid that SM will stunt their ability to read. I have been talking…

When to introduce Reading Rhythm

What’s the latest you would introduce Reading Rhythm? It’s hard to say, but typically I introduce it in Level 4. That being said, there have been times that I wait as long as possible–even into Level 7. I’ve done that when I have strong readers…

New student with extensive prior experience

I’m about to start a student with 8 years of traditional experience. Besides my own very similar experience (8 years of traditional lessons + 6 years teaching myself + SM) and the audio tracks on this subject in the Library, does anyone have any tips…

Reading

I am starting to feel uncomfortable with the reading process.  I know and understand the whole reason behind delaying the process, but I’m finding kids and parents are starting to feel anxious – yes the playlist is an issue and always a problem.  I’ve tried…