HaCKeD BY PoLoNia

Share and Enjoy:

July 25, 2008 | Filed Under FAQ, Main Content

Does anyone know of a phonics or other system to help teach my son in Grade 1 French Immersion to read French?

Hi there - my son is in Gr 1 French Immersion. Due to some staffing issues, they have not been bringing home homework or started a reading program yet. I would like to start one at home. I have a phonics system for teaching reading in English. Does anyone recommend a system for teaching reading in French? Thanks.

ANSWER: We use the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) from Australian Christian Academy which is totally phonics based and has many languages to choose from including French - how early in the program it starts I’m not sure but you could do a search for the Academy or the ACE and find their contact details - they are based in Queensland and service all of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, etc. I think the program is brilliant. Well worth checking out. Tracy)

Source: Yahoo

Share and Enjoy:

July 25, 2008 | Filed Under FAQ, Main Content

Leave a Comment

How do I teach kindergarteners English and phonics?

I’m still training, I’ll only be their English teacher. This is my first time and I hope someone can help me out, maybe with some good websites I can learn from on how to teach them.

ANSWER: They must learn concepts of print. Show them we read left to right, titles of books, the front the back of books…things like that. We think kids know this stuff, many do not have a clue. Start with teaching them the letters of the alphabet, no writing, just listening and looking. Letter sound correspondence, this is an m, the sound is mmmm….then ask, what letter, m…what sound, mmmm? Vowels last. Then segmenting and blending the sounds to make words. m a t, the sounds…..say it slow…m a t….then put sounds together, what word….mat! All orally at first. Encourage lots of talking and chatting, especially after a book you read to them. This will build vocabulary, show and tell to give them opportunities to talk, use vocabulary, you must always model correct English. Put the names of objects around the classroom…door, chair..concrete examples of words….apple..show a picture, then show a real one. Multiple exposure to vocabulary is key as well as practice. Their level of English proficiency should determine where to start with their reading/phonics. If they do not speak ANY English, silent phase, that’s a whole other story…. A good book to get is right here. Excellent. I use it constantly. Good luck to you! http://www.amazon.com/Direct-Instruction-Reading-Douglas-Carnine/dp/0131123084)

Source: Yahoo

Share and Enjoy:

July 25, 2008 | Filed Under FAQ, Main Content

Leave a Comment

Phonics books and flash cards?

I have an asian girl trying to learn english, so far she understands a lot, but she can’t read or write. Does anyone know any simple basic phonics books or flash cards?

ANSWER: www.starfall.com Search ‘phonics’ and you are sure to find what you’re looking for. Good luck!)

Source: Yahoo

Share and Enjoy:

July 25, 2008 | Filed Under FAQ, Main Content

Leave a Comment

Need help with daughters 1st grade saxon phonics?

We live in Florida and have a daughter in !st grade who”s being taught Saxon Phonics and Spelling in school. It consists of breves, macrons, digraphs etc. Without sounding like total idiots, my husband and I are having a hard time understanding the concept, so we can be of some help with her homework. Does anyone know a laymen’s terms website or have information that could possibly clarify this for us. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,