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Summary: A great resource tool for keeping things simple!
Review: ...get these books! It is a very small investment, but a wealth of information. The approach is totally different from most curriculums and "workbooks."I had a hard time in school. While I am bright, I am also dyslexic. Therefore, I had to find ways where I could learn, not in the (what has become) traditional way. This "traditional way" of mass education has only been around for a couple hundred years. Before that, people were taught from life and life examples; the "hands on" approach. This small set of books is brining us back to the concept that all people do not learn the same way! This is not new, but it is totally politically incorrect. We have been using the traditional workbooks with my son and he just has not gotten it. Inn addition, there has been a real lack of interest. Why? Most of them are boring! After reading these books and putting into practice the principles outlined in them, he started to be able to sound out simple words in a week! A coincidence? I think not. Do not be stuck in the political agenda of the day or in what is familiar to you. Be willing to branch out for your kids. They will excel when they are taught in the way in which they can learn. You too will be excited when you see them learning more quickly and with enthusiasm. Give this book a try. If you are truly willing, I do not think you will be disappointed! My rating: A
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Summary: To Start Your Child Off Right...
Review: ...get these books! It is a very small investment, but a wealth of information. The approach is totally different from most curriculums and "workbooks." I had a hard time in school. While I am bright, I am also dyslexic. Therefore, I had to find ways where I could learn, not in the (what has become) traditional way. This "traditional way" of mass education has only been around for a couple hundred years. Before that, people were taught from life and life examples; the "hands on" approach. This small set of books is brining us back to the concept that all people do not learn the same way! This is not new, but it is totally politically incorrect. We have been using the traditional workbooks with my son and he just has not gotten it. Inn addition, there has been a real lack of interest. Why? Most of them are boring! After reading these books and putting into practice the principles outlined in them, he started to be able to sound out simple words in a week! A coincidence? I think not. Do not be stuck in the political agenda of the day or in what is familiar to you. Be willing to branch out for your kids. They will excel when they are taught in the way in which they can learn. You too will be excited when you see them learning more quickly and with enthusiasm. Give this book a try. If you are truly willing, I do not think you will be disappointed! My rating: A
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Summary: A treasure for anyone who wants to homeschool
Review: A concise and clearly written series that will prepare you and your child for K-3. Don't waste a lot of money just get this 3R primer and love your children.
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Summary: Sound advice you don't want to miss!
Review: Dr Beechick is a master of praiseworthy, practical teaching ideas. All of her books offer sound advice and give worthy ideas to help you teach easier and successfully. This book is simple and easy to read and sensible. This set of three is extremely affordable and worth more. The methods provided will give you self-assurance you need to teach.
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Summary: A great resource tool for keeping things simple!
Review: I am duly impressed with the short, concise way Ms. Beechick has explained the "mystery" of teaching the 3 R's to young children. While educators would have us to believe that it is a secret, Ms. Beechick explains in short pamphlets no less how to do it and do it painlessly. I especially like how in the arithmetic book, she describes what and how to teach a child in the first through third grades. I am sure that now that I have begun teaching my son at home, I will use these little books quite often.
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Summary: A great resource tool for keeping things simple!
Review: I am duly impressed with the short, concise way Ms. Beechick has explained the "mystery" of teaching the 3 R's to young children. While educators would have us to believe that it is a secret, Ms. Beechick explains in short pamphlets no less how to do it and do it painlessly. I especially like how in the arithmetic book, she describes what and how to teach a child in the first through third grades. I am sure that now that I have begun teaching my son at home, I will use these little books quite often.
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Summary: These booklets are great!
Review: I've used these booklets as the backbone of our Kindergarten thru 2nd Grade homeschooling curriculum. The author covers the essentials of reading, writing and math in a simple, straightforward way. Before investing huge sums of money in expensive curriculum packages, order these booklets. They could easily save you literally hundreds of dollars over the course of your homeschooling endeavours.
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Summary: Common-sense wisdom
Review: If I'd discovered these three little books years ago, I'd have saved hundreds of dollars on bells and whistles curruculum items. These books are enough to teach "The 3R's" for the first few grades of school. Excellent, containing much wisdom.
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Summary: Super book. An excellent reference!
Review: Ruth Beechick knows her stuff. She gives idea after idea for practical teaching. I've used her books for years and have found them excellent jumping-off places, fueling my own creativity and encouraging me to further research. I highly recommend all her books.
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Summary: I can't say enough good things!
Review: Short, simple, easy to use, user-friendly, to the point. Everything I've ever wanted in early elementary education for my children. The perfect introduction to reading, writing and math. Uses simple techniques and inexpensive objects found around the house. Not a full curriculum for ALL school subjects by any means, but an excellent method for getting your children off to a great start in the 3R's. And the price is definitely right on the money! :-)
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