This method also teaches comprehension, as there are always questions that you ask after they read a segment, and a corresponding picture that is revealed after they finish reading the story (upon which you ask more questions). The final task at the end of each lesson is to practice writing two sounds. The lessons now only take about 15 minutes - it took a little longer at first, but I think that is primarily due to learning and following very specific and exact instructions that you will use throughout the entire book/process.įrom the very first lesson, you are not only teaching the child how to read, but to write. It has been amazing to see how far she has come in the past two months, and how much she looks forward to our "reading lessons" every day ( quality time). We are now on the Lesson #40 and this is what she is reading: I purchased the book and we started about two months ago. My sister-in-law suggested using the book, "Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons" (A DISTAR method) which she successfully used with her daughter and son before they started kindergarten. I had thought about teaching her myself but had no idea where to begin, did not want to teach her wrong, and wanted it to be a pleasant experience. My daughter has expressed an interest in reading for the last year (she is now 4 1/2).
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