Phonics Pathways - mommyTay??/others

[Shining Light]

In the thread about "Teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons" mommyTay mentioned Phonics Pathways. Can anyone tell me more about this? What previous knowledge base should a child have before starting it? Is it scripted? (I think 100 easy lessons is scripted isn't it?) Any other valuable info or comments?
TIA!

[mommyTay]

It is very simple. You use flash cards to teach the sounds of the vowels first. Then do one page at a time till they have it mastered. The first part of the book teaches one consonant at a time, blending it with the vowels that they have already learned. Sample page http://www.dorbooks.com/twoletter.html
Each page builds from the last.

Better idea, check out their website. http://www.dorbooks.com/phonics.html

[Miss Priss]

I'm going to start it w/ my 4yo bc it doesn't require writing. She wants to learn to read, and I think it will be a gentle approach for her.

[This Busy Mom]

I like phonics pathways better than 100 ez lessons . It is a good program for little ones, and for teaching them how their eyes should track. I used it at the beginning with my oldest, and he's 9 and reading novels.

(I'm really glad, too, Tay that it worked for you guys)

I have another program I use now that I like better, but it takes time to figure it out and use it. I don't think I personally would like using it for anything younger than first grade.

[Shining Light]

Thanks all! I'll have to check this out. It sounds like a great option.