We used a different phonics program for kindergarten and our child is already reading simple books. Where do we start in Little Stories for Little Folks for first grade?
If your child has begun with a different phonics program and is now switching to Little Stories for Little Folks, we would suggest that you take a few days and start at the beginning of the program, not skipping any of the steps or exercises listed in the Parents’ Guide. Doing so will ensure that your child has not missed any critical steps in learning to read. Whether your child is ahead in reading or behind, ‘beginning at the beginning’ will not take much time; you will soon see by his proficiency, or lack thereof, which of the levels most closely match his current skills. [Challenging the child beyond his level can discourage him; beginning with the ‘easier’ material can sometimes build confidence and renewed enthusiasm in a child who had been struggling.]”We love all the Devotional Stories for Little Folks books. My son loves that flip top handwriting book. There is something about flipping the top up that just does it for him. I especially love how there is so much woven into the
