Are there any phonics/reading programs that use the HWT style? It seems like so many of the programs have the 3 line set up. Another option would be a reading program that didn't address handwriting at all. Any suggestions?

TIA!
Arlene

k12's phonicsworks program actually comes with the HWT system. it's included to use simultaneous to their program but their phonics program itself does not address handwriting.

we have since sold our k12 and use explode the code with HWT. i supplement with online and CDrom programs, together with lots of books...

We use Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading with HWT. It doesn't have any handwriting so it works well.

Thanks ladies. She is just so not interested in phonics. She just wants to learn the words and is not interested in sounding them out. She reads pretty well but I just want to make sure she has that phonics base. I guess what I'll do is just sound out words for her when it is something she doesn't know and talk to her about the "rules" that apply. We'll just read, read, read ;)

Arlene

You might look at the explode the code, pre explode the code books. They are fun and I think they do a good job of reinforcing phonics rules. We supplement with them.

I think what you are doing is good, we really struggled with reading until we started using OPG and it really has clicked with us.

Are there any phonics/reading programs that use the HWT style? It seems like so many of the programs have the 3 line set up. Another option would be a reading program that didn't address handwriting at all. Any suggestions?

TIA!
Arlene

NOOOOOOOO!!!! The combination of reading and handwriting together is very important. The handwriting reinforces what is read. You really want the two components to work together. I absolutely LOVE the Check/Double Check Phonics program. It's avail at http://www.scholarschoice.ca and is very reasonable. Each lesson combines listening/learning the sound w/writing the sound.

Def - every reading specialist I've worked with insists that students combine the two - reading and writing.

Good luck!

Lynn

NOOOOOOOO!!!! The combination of reading and handwriting together is very important. The handwriting reinforces what is read. You really want the two components to work together. I absolutely LOVE the Check/Double Check Phonics program. It's avail at http://www.scholarschoice.ca and is very reasonable. Each lesson combines listening/learning the sound w/writing the sound.

Def - every reading specialist I've worked with insists that students combine the two - reading and writing.

Good luck!

Lynn

Sometimes children are ready to read way before their ability to write. IMO Handwriting becomes a great reinforcer once the coordination/ability to write is there. I have found with my children that they become frustrated if I try and get them to write before they are ready.

Sometimes children are ready to read way before their ability to write. IMO Handwriting becomes a great reinforcer once the coordination/ability to write is there. I have found with my children that they become frustrated if I try and get them to write before they are ready.

I suppose it depends on the age of the child. Most children are developmentally ready to begin handwriting at Kindergarten age. This is the age in which I'm referring. I've been tutoring rising 2nd graders this summer and we ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS reinforce our phonics skills w/handwriting. I am TOTALLY an advocate of "let the child guide you" in terms of what he/she is developmentally ready to achieve. I also believe that the most important thing when working w/children is to work for success. Always make sure they can be successful at what you're asking them to do. Challenge - but not too much to the point of frustration.

Lynn

And then you've got Montessori, which says that reading comes from writing. They do all the tracing and pre-writing stuff before they ever start learning to read. But by then, they're already reading, because they've been writing their own "stories," etc.

And then you've got Montessori, which says that reading comes from writing. They do all the tracing and pre-writing stuff before they ever start learning to read. But by then, they're already reading, because they've been writing their own "stories," etc.

I'm def of this belief. I think the two truly go hand-in-hand. The kids I've worked with who struggle w/reading also struggle w/handwriting. My own daughter is an excellent example. In fact, her reading and handwriting struggles are the very reason that I am homeschooling this year. We began summer school in June reading at an emergent 1st grade level - (she's a rising 2nd grader). Once we began incorporating handwriting w/phonics lessons - her reading skills soared. She's reading mid-level 2nd grade work now and independently reading chapter books. In addition, her writing skills have also improved dramatically. I'm absolutely overwhelmed at the success.