Last but not least

I have finally found a spelling, reading, writing, dictation program to use with Isabelle. We've tried 100 EZ lessons, Spell to Read and Write, WRTR, Sound Beginnings, PACE and Master the Code. She benifitted GREATLY from the last two, but I still needed something to continue using for the remainder of her school years.

MODG's recommendations, as well as those of other curriculum, just aren't for struggling/dyslexic readers. My MODG consultant led me to the Wilson Reading Program. She has used this with her son who also has dyslexia.

At first I (and dh too!) was worried about trying yet another program recommended to me by a homeschooler. I'm VERY susceptible to switching if a homeschooling moms suggests a program that has worked for her. Only in this one area, mind you. I would never leave Singapore Math or any thing else in the MODG curriculum!

But this time was different. My consultant has homeschooled one through high school and into college and has two more in high school right now. She's been using the program for years with the rest of her children (nine in all) so she really is speaking from experience. Anyways, she led me to this program. Its designed to start with early elementary and carries you into high school. It includes dictation, spelling, reading, intensive phonics, "the rules" but introduced one at a time (YEAH!!). I could go on and on. Anyways, I feel like I have found a gem. It has all the instructions I need but all the components Belle needs. How exciting!