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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are only 5 vowels (plus sometimes y). Memorize the 5 vowels. There must always be 1 vowel in each word. So cAt and the A is the vowel. In shY - the Y acts like a vowel. But it really doesn't matter that much whether you know your vowels and consonants if you are reading and spelling well.

Definitely do not turn to an App - studies are showing how these don't have the effects you think they will. [/quote]

I'm curious what research you're referring to about what kind of apps. The AAR app a PP recommended is called Phonogram Sounds, and it's not a game or lesson or anything. It just has all the letters (vowels are red) and when you click them it tells you the sounds. It also has groups for blends, etc.

I'm a native English speaker but don't pronounce everything perfectly, so I'm not the best to help my kids who had some issues. The app was helpful for my child and even for me. The app sounds just great for this family. I also use their curriculum, with which you can use another another app. I don't use it because you can choose to use physical magnets on a white board instead, so I can't speak to that one.

I agree with the other poster(s) who mentioned spelling. Spelling issues can reveal deeper misunderstandings of the English language, especially when "reading" has really been memorization.[/quote]

1. Learning the phonograms in isolation is not a useful way to learn to read. 
2. For profit Apps/reading programs are a waste of money. You could have learned to read for free in any of a number of different ways. 
3. Writing with a pencil and paper is much more effective for learning to read. You activate the connection between your brain, eyes and hands. Passive pushing on buttons doesn't have the same effect. 
4. I'm glad it worked for you but don't push others to waste their money. 
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1. I didn't mean for this to be the only tool, but it sounds like there's no one in their house who knows this stuff. So it seems like A step they can take easily today.
2. This child may not be able to learn to read well  for free with this mom. Not judging her; she's saying as much.
3. I agree with thr mind/movement connection in general but for many kids, it's not sufficient without some kind of explicit instruction. Many kids don't learn to read and spell well just by exposure.
4. It's free and really helped my own child.[/quote]

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