ABC Disney is it any good

http://www.abcmouse.com/ ^ | 6/13/2013 | Pontiac

[Pontiac]

My wife wants to sign up my grandson for the ABC Disney website.

Does anyone have any experience with this toddler Learning website?

The website says it was developed by “Learning Professionals and Teachers”

Such claims do not necessary inspire my confidence.

[goodwithagun]

I’m using this with my son who will be five in September: http://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Child-Read-Lessons/dp/0671631985

I’m very happy with it and I can’t wait to use it with my daughter. My son already knows the phonics sounds and consonants vs. vowels so this flows really well. These quick 10 minute lessons are perfect for that age group. As for math, science, etc., there are many great apps (a lot of them free if you don’t mind ads) for those pre-k subjects. An iPad investment is something to consider. That’s what we’re doing with our kids anyway. Just my 2¢!

[Pontiac]

Thanks I will have a look at it.

[Roman_War_Criminal]

Thread from the dead...but what do you mean by sight words and how is it bad?

My oldest son is about to start learning how to read and I’m curious about the best path to take.

thanks!

[goodwithagun]

I teach in a small, urban high school and I deal with kids taught how to read using sight words. They memorize words instead of learning phonics. The idea is that the kids will start to recognize phonetic sounds on their own and be independent readers. Wrong! I taught my son, and will start with my daughter this summer, using How to Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons (apologies for no italics, I'm HTML impaired). It is a great investment. If you have time for a good read, try Why Johnny Can't Read by Rudolf Flesch. He explains the whole phenomenon. Good luck!

[Roman_War_Criminal]

Thank you!
This is very helpful. I will get both books probably.
God Bless!