Thank you so much for sharing this! It was exactly what I was looking for! My daughter and I didn’t care for Teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons. We needed some color! We started this in late winter. She is 5 and is now reading at a 2nd grade level.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Wow you just made my day 😭 thank you so much for coming back and following up with how it’s worked for you both ❤️ so happy to hear that!
@Dreblueskies
2 жыл бұрын
That is great! what all did you use/buy? I 'm getting ready to place my order and want to make sure I do this right ;-)
@AbbaJoy1
3 ай бұрын
I've been using this book, actually I started with the older version, since 1982. I've taught my own, and have since taught beginning readers and non-readers. This is THE best method. I like that you explain how to blend! If they aren't blending, tell them, have them repeat, and practice. For example, If they say L.A. and aren't blending "la," just tell them. I agree that they should know short vowels before teaching long vowels. Don't be in a hurry. Practice a few minutes each day, and only one page a day.
@GardenMinistry.
2 жыл бұрын
This is precisely why we love Abeka! Mine were reading short sentences by preschool, cause it just clicks! ❤️
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s slow and methodical. There is a reason they’ve been around for like 40 or 50 years
@MARANATHA_seven
Жыл бұрын
I second this. My 7 year old son learned to read with ABEKA so quickly. I was very expressed and satisfied. I would recommend it to anyone struggling to teach the child to read. 😀
@ayeshaqureshi6825
5 ай бұрын
Hi, about how long did it take? My 7 year old is struggling so I’m thinking of using this now.
@worldofweeze
2 жыл бұрын
I have never seen this explained! How cool!! It looks like a great way to teach and learn reading. Doesn't it feel so great when it works and it clicks with them? One of the greatest rewards so far of homeschooling has been that moment when reading "clicks" for them💜 Thanks for taking the time to explain it all!
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it’s the absolute best when that happens 😄😄 it’s like “ahhh you WERE listening!”
@elizabeth0265
2 жыл бұрын
This is SO helpful! I will be teaching my middle child how to read soon and wanted to change to a straightforward curriculum. I actually have the teachers guide but it seems very overwhelming 😕 This gives me comfort it will work even if I don't use the teacher's guide
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
I agree about the teachers guide (although I’m currently using it with my 5 years old). I’m so glad it helped, friend!
@tiffanystanton9509
6 ай бұрын
Omg I used this book in kindergarten this was so nostalgic
@lizhaken969
10 ай бұрын
This is SOOO helpful! Thank you so much for making this video--helped me figure out what materials I actually needed from Abeka to teach my son how to read. I was overwhelmed by the lesson plans and number of resources before but this encouraged me to keep it simple. Now, we are about 1/4 of the way through the Abeka Handbook for Reading and it has been easy to stay consistent in his lessons because it is so simple and straightforward.
@JanickeM
2 жыл бұрын
Getting all these materials. Thank you! Going back to basics with my 7.5 year old that’s struggling.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Great!! Best of luck!
@Dreblueskies
Жыл бұрын
How did it work?
@hgardzina
2 жыл бұрын
I love Abeka for teaching reading but using it this way is genius. Changing to this way now. Thank you.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found it helpful! It made the reading process so much easier and straightforward!
@TGPR233
6 ай бұрын
This is how good this book is, I am not a Christian anymore but I kept this book because the abeka reading program works so well!
@jonnelmclean1478
2 ай бұрын
BEST BOOK EVER🎉🎉 Dont know why I didnt find this before last year as well. Now my son will be using this as well..🙂
@rebekahsmith9279
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I have been struggling to figure out how to teach my daughter reading for K-5. She has almost completed the Abeka K-4 video curriculum. I knew I did not want to continue with the online platform. She responds so much better when I work with her one on one. I love this method you used and think it will work perfectly for where we need to pick up in her learning process with Abeka phonics! Thank you so much.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Best of luck ❤️
@RockSimmer-gal4God
2 жыл бұрын
We love blend ladders for teaching reading!!! We used it with a different curriculum and it helped so much and I’m hoping it will when completely teaching reading. I’ve only helped struggling readers at the mo as my kids came out of school not reading well.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
I hope it helps too! ☺️
@LovedbyJesus23
2 жыл бұрын
This seems similar to Phonics Pathways. Thanks for sharing.🥰
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard of that one before. I’ll have to check it out! 😊
@ohkb09
2 жыл бұрын
You are God sent, really. You're video popped up and I didn't realize it was uploaded today! I am purchasing all the products you mentioned. I'm so excited!
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Yay! I’m so happy to hear that!!! I hope it works well for you!
@captain7471
2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed, so thank you! I’m trying to teach my oldest child to read this year 😅
@jilliana4701
11 ай бұрын
I was given this several months ago but was unsure how to use it. What we're using isn't working out. She liked this one because of the color so we're switching back! Thank you for this walk through.
@lifewithginab
2 жыл бұрын
What a great flip through! I've never ever seen a video on this! Thank you so much for sharing Lauren!
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I pray it’s helpful to others!
@little.light.homeschool
Жыл бұрын
Best video Ive found for slowish readers, thank you❤
@homeschoollifemom
Жыл бұрын
I have a son who has struggled so much with learning to read. We just started going through the first grade readers but he needs practice with his blends. So i ordered the handbook for reading and may get the phonics cards. Also purchased the letters and sounds 1 to correspond with the level 1 readers. We shall see how it goes.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
Жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@Dreblueskies
Жыл бұрын
How did it work?
@jaunbonaysmith
6 ай бұрын
@thepracticalhomeschooler please which edition is the Reading Hand Book? Is it the teacher's edition? Because I'm seeing two of them on the Website
@wifemotherme8296
2 жыл бұрын
Thos was fantastic! This is the best explanation I have seen. My 3.5 year has asked me to teach her to read. She knows letters and sounds but I still think she is so young. She sees her older siblings reading and so she wants to as well. I've been looking into Abeka because of your videos and I think this will work well and just take it extremely slow and at her pace. Then I could use it for my fourth as well. Thank you ! 😊
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! If she’s asking then go for it! And if it’s too much, you could always take a break. But some kids are that young and are ready!
@wifemotherme8296
2 жыл бұрын
@@thepracticalhomeschooler I think I'll start with K4 after thinking about it. She knows her stuff but definitely doesn't have the attention span. 🤣🤣 Thanks!
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
@@wifemotherme8296 that’s what I did with my 5 year old last year. Just took our time with preschool. That’s the best age 😊
@IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue
21 сағат бұрын
THANK YOU very much for taking the time and effort to show us this great resource! You are simply AMAZING for sharing this reading book for all to know! May you and all your subscribers be abundantly blessed! 26-Aug-2024
@monikal750
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I love this approach! Now I see that I’ve been complicating things for my child and myself. Super helpful video! Thanks 😊
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found it helpful ☺️☺️
@kchapyful
2 жыл бұрын
I have so over complicated teaching reading! Right there with you
@tanyasanderson7998
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for your help. I have been looking for a video like this for a long time. I appreciate more than you’ll ever know.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad to hear that!!
@amsandlin
Жыл бұрын
I am so glad I found this! Thank you for sharing!
@senecadukes9431
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much. I was about to order Hooked on Phonics. I already have this book. Thanks again!
@stargwynn1
4 ай бұрын
Tbis looks amazing!
@WrightDreamer
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing so helpful❤❤❤❤
@muchlismuin7217
Жыл бұрын
Satisfying to see this....👍
@MariaMaria-sr8zg
9 ай бұрын
I've had that book for years and of course I've misplaced it. Hoping I can find it so I don't need to replace it.
@kt7186
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you!
@thepracticalhomeschooler
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@JS-ec6bk
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review!
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!! 🙂😉
@kchapyful
2 жыл бұрын
I do not like the abeka teacher guides (find them overwhelming) and thought about doing this several years ago but didn’t find a video on it ever! Thank you for this! I have seen that the handbook for reading has its own abbreviated teachers guide. Have you ever looked at or used that?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t bought the teacher version of this but I think that would be helpful!!
@ambers4524
2 жыл бұрын
ABeka reading is good but it is not complete. All about reading filled in the gaps that ABeka left behind. I am not affiliated with AAR. I just know I have a kid who did well with ABeka phonics but it still left gaps. And ABkea didn’t work well for my other child. All about reading is wonderful and explains why these letters/ letter combinations make these sounds. ABkea doesn’t teach syllables and that is a huge deal. AAR taught syllables and finally things made more and complete sense. Just something to consider form someone who has homeschooled a while and had taught kids of differing learning styles to read. And all those different learning styles loved and Soared with AAR.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
It worked for us! I’ve got two very strong readers and a 3rd coming along the way
@MsZarate88
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you I homeschool and I have never taught reading I taught upper grades as a teacher in the past and am terrified of teaching kdg reading
@thepracticalhomeschooler
Жыл бұрын
You can do it! Promise! I was terrified too but you’ll be ok ❤️
@maisieliberty1319
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a modern mcguffey to me! :)
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
That’s true!
@allyh193
2 жыл бұрын
Did your second and third daughter do Abeka k4? And now that you have the big phonics flash cards, would you use them in k5 with the handbook? I have them so I’m trying to decide if I want to get them out in k5 or wait until 1st.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I used them this year because my youngest didn’t like the smaller charts in the handbook. I think it depends on the child. They both did K4 VERY loosely with Abeka. My youngest did the good and the beautiful mostly before kindergarten
@cherimathews6235
2 жыл бұрын
Did you repeat each page until it was mastered or continued thru the book doing one page a day. I have stayed away from Abeka as my son does not enjoy traditional curriculum/seat work, but at this point I thinking of going back to that as he has yet to learn to read with more creative routes. Any other suggestions?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Just a page a day. It built on each other well. That paired with the little readers worked well 👌. I know traditional isn’t very popular (I used to feel the same way), but if it works then you gotta go for what works. You don’t have to have him do all the seat work and all and if he doesn’t like worksheets I know all about reading doesn’t really use worksheets at all.
@HT-dr6ou
Жыл бұрын
Hello, thank you so much for your sharing video. can you advise if Abeka has a video teaching how to pronounce those phonics from their Handbook for Reading along with the textbook?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if there is an official video but there are KZitem videos where people go over the charts and pronounce them then. We’ve used those KZitem videos several times to change it up a little bit!
@Svargasc3
Жыл бұрын
So I’m probably the only one that didn’t get how you taught it. Is it just by sounding everything out?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
Жыл бұрын
They first start by blending two letters (like ba, be, bi, bo, bu) and from there do three letter words. But yes, sounding it out using a phonics based approach rather than sight words
@Svargasc3
Жыл бұрын
@@thepracticalhomeschooler ok that makes sense. I’m going to check it out. Thx.
@kayking3313
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I came across your video today! ❤ So helpful! What did you go on to use for 1st and/or 2nd grade once your daughters finished the handbook?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Abeka for first grade and started it for 2nd but ended up switching her to the good and the beautiful
@kayking3313
2 жыл бұрын
@@thepracticalhomeschooler Are you enjoying the switch to TGTB so far? May I ask what made you switch?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
@@kayking3313 yes she is. LA isn’t her favorite but she enjoys it more. My oldest did TGTB but didn’t enjoy it…she preferred Abeka. So it just depends
@faithlilis
Жыл бұрын
Any1 with delay speech here? That recommends one curriculum more than another for reading and writing
@hannahwilliams5394
Ай бұрын
What worksheet did you do?
@melissacapps8453
2 жыл бұрын
When did you add AAR in? I have gone through AAR with my 3 oldest and started it with my daughter but she just needs more. I love this! Thanks so much!!
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never used AAR just Abeka (a little of TGTB for reading but it wasn’t a good fit for us).
@melissacapps8453
2 жыл бұрын
@@thepracticalhomeschooler ok now I’m totally cracking up. This is what happens when u binge watch too many u tube videos on curriculum. Anyway. I love your approach to learning to read. I have a kinder and a special needs son that I’m currently teaching to read. I needed a boost and I thk this will fit the bill. Thanks again.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
@@melissacapps8453 totally get it 100% 😂
@panchogiesbrecht8864
8 ай бұрын
*Nancy Did you use the teachers guide?
@thelittlesimplethings7842
Ай бұрын
How long did you spend on each chart before she mastered and moved on?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
Ай бұрын
A couple weeks. Review the whole chart and then work on 2-3 new blends each day (go at their own pace)
@sewingseeds.
2 ай бұрын
Is that kinder or 1st ?
@lindsaypotter3694
9 ай бұрын
Are the phonic flash cards necessary?
@user-fb5ze9fx7e
Жыл бұрын
We are coming to Abeka in 1st grade from public school kindergarten. Do you recommend backing up and starting with the Handbook for Reading and K5 Letters and Sounds, or does the Grade 1 version of those do a good enough job of catching kids up?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
Жыл бұрын
I think it would depend on your child and how much reading they know. I couldn’t be the one to tell you where to start…sorry, I know that’s not super helpful! Grade one definitely starts slow and builds, but again, it would really depend how much your child can already read. They would definitely have to know basic CVC words and probably at least familiar with long vowel words
@andi.h.michelle
Жыл бұрын
Is the handbook for reading ok for my daughter who is a rising kindergartener who is very behind? 😢
@d.y.3823
2 жыл бұрын
Hi My dearest friend! Hope you are doing well. I really enjoyed watching your lovely video. Be healthy.buddy^^* 😊 Like 39 !!!
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@tjalvarez24
2 жыл бұрын
Will I be able to do this for my 1st grade including the base readers and k5 workbook next year or would you recommend I focus on 1st grade level readers as well as workbook? He has some reading knowledge from ABC See Hear Do books. Thank you!
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Hmm, that’s hard to say! It’s different for every child. 1st grade does start off slowly so I think you could take your time, but you know your child best! I have flip throughs on the workbooks for both kindergarten and 1st grade and you can compare the two to see what would be a better fit! (They are under my Abeka playlist) ☺️☺️
@tjalvarez24
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! 💕
@kita3256
Жыл бұрын
Question. My daughter is reading cvc words but as I started teaching her long vowels , she is getting all her words wrong, she confuses them. We are using My Fathers World. And she did well until they introduced the long vowels. She is 6 doing their first grade. My question is, how do you teach the long vowels without a teacher manual?? My fathers world will have them identify on the workbook the shirt and long vowels very similarly on how you showed here. But when it comes to reading a reader and she sees short and long together in the page she will read the words wrong. She will confuse it. Like “cute” she will read as “cut” and vice versa. I have to remind her for each word. My point is I don’t feel like our curriculum is helping to much and it’s not sticking. How did you manage to teach it without the teacher’s manual? Like did your child just get it. Because mine does not. So I don’t know what curriculum to switch to! It’s so frustrating and anxiety provoking.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
Жыл бұрын
I think having the practice with the worksheets having to mark the vowels really helps too. And honestly, it really can just take some kids longer and that’s ok. They WILL get it. Don’t put too much pressure and stress on the situation as they can feel that. Sometimes just taking a step back for a bit and then coming back to it can really help. She will get it! Hang in there mama ❤️❤️❤️
@wearyourcrown88
2 жыл бұрын
Do you feel it’s necessary to have the lesson plans and the handbook? I found the K5 readers, phonics Flashcards, and the lesson plans secondhand and am wondering if I should also purchase the handbook, or is everything in that covered in the lesson plans?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
If you want to get the handbook, go for it! It’s not going to be covered in the lesson plans though. The same exact special sounds will be covered in the lesson plans as in the handbook, but if you do the handbook you’ll have to add it in on your own. I’m going to do a video showing how I do it
@wearyourcrown88
2 жыл бұрын
@@thepracticalhomeschooler That would be so helpful, thank you!
@cmg2323
Жыл бұрын
Did your child already know all her letters and her sounds or it is ok to start this if they do not know all of their letter sounds?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
Жыл бұрын
Yes she did. I wouldn’t suggest teaching to read until they are pretty familiar with the letters and their sounds
@NamirRivera
9 ай бұрын
So you would you start this for a 5 year old ?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
9 ай бұрын
You definitely could!
@roxyperson8328
2 жыл бұрын
That looks really affordable!
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
It is doing it this way!
@homemadeschoolhouse5412
2 жыл бұрын
Did you make the larger charts or did you purchase them? 😊
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
I bought them. I added the link to my description 🙂
@homemadeschoolhouse5412
2 жыл бұрын
@@thepracticalhomeschooler thanks!
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
@@homemadeschoolhouse5412 you’re welcome!
@lauralu38
Жыл бұрын
How can I buy this book from and cards from Taiwan. 🆘...REALLY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING SUITABLE.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
Жыл бұрын
You can find it on the Abeka website…it’s linked in the description ☺️
@hasjayzasanchez9851
Жыл бұрын
When do you bring out the readers ?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
Жыл бұрын
When she was fluent with all letter sounds and able to start blending
@ummabdurahman2263
2 жыл бұрын
How many days a week have you done a lesson in order to finish almost at the end of the year? I am planning to do year round schooling vs going with the school system. With that in mind, do you think it would be okay if I did Abeka in the way you showed 3 days a week, do you think we would be able to finish without him being left behind? I am planning to do AAR the other 2 days but not with their readers.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never done year round homeschool, but I think that would work to do this 3 days and AAR 2 days. You can always adjust as needed…go as fast or slow as your child needs.
@ummabdurahman2263
2 жыл бұрын
@@thepracticalhomeschooler I've tried to do the way you suggest but sometimes it makes sense to me but other times it doesn't. I'm very new to homeschooling and just went with Abeka and AAR.
@ummabdurahman2263
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have any additional tips?
@trainupachildhomeschooling6493
2 жыл бұрын
would you say abekas flash cards and blend cards are necessary for language arts 2?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Which flash cards? And for the blend cards, they only use those at the beginning of the year to review. If you have a good reader, I don’t think they’re necessary. But if you have a struggling reader, you might consider the blend cards
@trainupachildhomeschooling6493
2 жыл бұрын
@@thepracticalhomeschooler well there is the phonic flashcards and phonics chart and the blends A and B and also the clue word cards.
@jenniferchildress9785
2 жыл бұрын
Did you use the Language Arts lesson plans also?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Nope! This was it ☺️😃
@mamamarigold9040
2 жыл бұрын
Their website says grade 1-2. You did this for kinder-1? Was this age 5-6?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Yup! I got it from when my oldest daughter when to kindergarten at a Christian school. The second part of the book will be covered in first grade. But the kindergarten curriculum definitely calls for the charts that are in there so it aligns perfectly!
@captain7471
2 жыл бұрын
How long did a normal lesson take?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
The lesson itself, including reading the readers, about 10-15 minutes and the work sheets took another 5-10 minutes but those were done independently for the most part.
@corrinetaylor7585
2 жыл бұрын
Is this book for each child?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
No it’s non consumable so you can use it with multiple children
@thelittlesimplethings7842
2 жыл бұрын
Is 3 years old too you to start using the book?
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm…I think it really depends on the 3 year old. Most are not ready to read. If they’re eager to learn to read and ready (some 3 year olds are!), then go for it.
@thelittlesimplethings7842
2 жыл бұрын
@@thepracticalhomeschooler thank you
@AbbaJoy1
3 ай бұрын
We say "st, stop--s.t."
@vintageplans5217
2 жыл бұрын
Do you think reading could be taught with just the Handbook for Reading and not the worksheets? I'm looking at starting to teach my middle son to read and he is not a fan of worksheets.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
Hmm that’s a great question. Every child is so different so I don’t think you could say that absolutely would NOT work. I think if you reinforced the reading practice with the little readers that go with it, it might work. Youre could try it and see how it goes! You could also try doing the worksheets orally and working on them together as a reinforcement. There are so many ways to go about it!
@thepracticalhomeschooler
2 жыл бұрын
I just watched a video by Teach Them Fun on All About Reading… no worksheets, just a lesson, basic games built into the activity book and readers. You might want to check that one out!
@vintageplans5217
2 жыл бұрын
@@thepracticalhomeschooler Thank you! I will definitely check it out! We've just started using the Pre-Reading program from All About Reading, but the next level looked so much more advanced that I wasn't sure if it would work for his kindergarten year. I'll watch the Teach Them Fun video though!
@AnonHeirs
10 ай бұрын
Am I reading it wrong but the website looks like just the reading/phonics program is over $500.
@thepracticalhomeschooler
10 ай бұрын
That’s if you purchase everything as a kit. You can purchase a La cart for much much less!
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