It ain’t Rocket Science!

… it’s ROCKET PHONICS!!!

*grin* Couldn’t resist, sorry! LOL!

One of the neatest programs I’vebeen asked to review this year has been Rocket Phonics, the exceptional phonics teaching program that uses games, treasure hunts, goofy jokes (kids love that stuff), and flashcards with hints to help young readers master all the “rocket science” of phonics.  Greyson (6) knew many of his sounds already, but begs for Rocket Phonics, and Chaeli (almost 4) knew her basic alphabet sounds, and is loving “steppin’ it up a notch” with her big brother and Fun School.

John Holt, that guy who won Teacher of the Year then quit the system to advocate parents teaching their children at home, highly recommends this program which boasts being able to bring your child from pre-reading to a 5th grade reading level in just 2 years!  I can honestly see the progress the Littles are making.  In fact, they are moving along so fast that it almost looks “fake” in my record keeping program… like I am making it up.  I can’t wait to see them picking up books and reading on their own.. at least I can grab some pictures of that to “back my story up”!  LOL!

I’m very much a delight directed type homeschooler when it comes to the early grades (pre-K to grades 4/5), relying heavily on games, lapbooking, reading, and things of that sort.. so this syste fits perfectly into my philosophy of teaching.  And although the 100 Easy Lessons worked well and created two avid bookworms of my Bigs - I can’t say we enjoyed it… the kids stuck it out because they could see that they were more and more able to read, that was all.  With Rocket Phonics, however, the Littles can’t get enough.. asking me on weekends, bedtimes, whenever, “Can we do more Rocket Phonics?”.  Can’t argue with that for delight directed, eh?

One thing I love best about Rocket Phonics is the concept of the treasure hunt… with prizes included!  (and when you’ve used up those, go get some loot bag things from the dollar store to have as more prizes.. usually that’s 4 to a package, so for me it’d do two treasure hunts!)

The program is definately more pricey than 100 Easy Lessons (averaging $30 new), but there is no comparison in the quality and quantity of resources you receive…. Rocket Phonics costs $160 (remember, taking you from PreK-gr5) or you can spread it out with 3 payments of $53 and change.  100 Easy Lessons only brings you to a second grade reading level… so you are definately taking it further by investing in Rocket Phonics.  My only regret is that this program wasn’t around for my Bigs.

Definately Two Thumbs Up!

Blessings!

As a review blogger,  I am provided a free copy of the book, curriculum or product to test and use in order to write an honest review. I receive no other compensation and the opinions I share are my own and not influenced by the company in question.

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