One might ask why, when look-see which has been an utter failure for decades, does it continue to be used with phonics being denigrated. One explanation might be that EdD types (doctor of education) have no serious training in research. I started in an EdD program, but quickly became disgusted by what I was being taught, especially with regarding qualitative research. EdD programs are devoid of serious research and certainly would never come to the conclusion that the look say method of teaching reading has failed despite decades of experience that show its failure.
My 6 year old is in week 7 of first grade and seems to read remarkably well.
You get what you put into it.
I used the program “Reading Made Easy” by Valerie Bendt. Totally scripted for the parent. Here is a review
http://cathyduffyreviews.com/phonics_reading/Reading-Made-Easy.htm
Years ago a friend who was pursuing an EdD called on me for some help with a particular method of statistical analysis, on which I had written several journal articles and a book chapter. I reviewed his work and assured him he was using it correctly. However, I was appalled at the hoops his university was making him jump through to get the degree. Most of it was busy-work. I got the impression they wanted him to think his EdD must be worth something because he had to work so hard to get it. His dissertation proposal was longer than my whole dissertation.