tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post7309019824384377023..comments2023-10-15T09:50:34.893-06:00Comments on Footprints in the Butter: Review: Reading KingdomDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-54206703093073022222011-03-22T17:35:16.765-06:002011-03-22T17:35:16.765-06:00yeah, that is funny. For some reason I could alway...yeah, that is funny. For some reason I could always remember your blogs name so whenever I wanted to read a good homeschool blog I would go to yours. Eventually I added you to my google reader and you've been there ever since :-)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16637528166818931113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-8776140086772540432011-03-22T16:53:03.542-06:002011-03-22T16:53:03.542-06:00That's good to know that better reporting woul...That's good to know that better reporting would mean you'd feel comfortable having your older ones use headphones. I hadn't thought of that. <br /><br />Feel free to post links to your blog posts on reading or other related issues on our Facebook page.Reading Kingdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716139346039358033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-74160582414491182472011-03-22T15:55:28.906-06:002011-03-22T15:55:28.906-06:00Marie -- I thought I responded to your comment. I...Marie -- I thought I responded to your comment. I'll email you too.<br /><br />but no, speech issues aren't related to our reading struggles. The only child who had speech issues is my oldest, and once he connected the squiggles to sounds, he took off with his reading...<br /><br />Thomas is finishing up Level 1 in RK. He is making slow but steady progress. <br /><br />For speech, something to check out is a program called Super Star Speech. The crew reviewed it last year, and I was incredibly impressed.<br /><br />http://debrakb.blogspot.com/2010/04/review-super-star-speech.html<br /><br />You can get from there to the rest of the reviews, which might be more helpful. The biggest thing SuperStar Speech did for us was to make dale & I realize that Trina doesn't have a speech issue... she just uses such big words, that her normal 4 year old speech patterns make it tough to understand her. <br /><br />LOL -- okay, so YOU commented on that review anyway. Wow, you've been reading my blog forever!!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-59927663622254400242011-03-22T15:48:19.194-06:002011-03-22T15:48:19.194-06:00Oh, I'm thrilled to hear the reporting will be...Oh, I'm thrilled to hear the reporting will be better! That really was my #1 issue with it. Because I wanted to know what they were up to, which made it really difficult to get a quiet spot... We'd try, but it just wasn't always successful.<br /><br />Better reporting would mean I'd be more comfortable with the older ones doing it with headphones, which would make a huge difference. <br /><br />The child I still want to sit with isn't really an issue, because she's the one causing problems for the others, they aren't causing problems for her.<br /><br />McMama -- thanks! I'd love to have you reading my blog more often! :)Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-4305573518975948632011-03-22T14:16:55.340-06:002011-03-22T14:16:55.340-06:00Thank you for taking the time to review our Readin...Thank you for taking the time to review our Reading Kingdom program...We really appreciate your feedback as user comments are the number one way we determine how we should improve the program.<br />Regarding your comment on the reporting, we are currently updating our reporting to provide more information to the parents, teachers and tutors who are using the program. This should be implemented within the next month.<br /><br />As for your issues with the distractions in the house, we understand that life can be hectic. However, it is really important that a child be in a quiet and comfortable location where he or she can use the program without distractions. This is very important for learning at any stage, but especially for youngsters. <br /><br />We'll be featuring your review next week on our Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/readingkingdom. I invited you to stop on by and take a look.<br /><br />Thanks again.Reading Kingdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716139346039358033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-7534952244710861522011-03-07T19:54:13.714-07:002011-03-07T19:54:13.714-07:00Learned a lot just from reading your review! This ...Learned a lot just from reading your review! This program has made me curious...I might look into Dr. Blank's book as well.<br /><br />So glad that your boys are enjoy RK and benefiting from it! I know how exciting it is when they begin to see those words that they didn't see before!!<br /><br />BTW, I need to read your blog more often! :)JKMac7https://www.blogger.com/profile/07917747078693079816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-31803777385180343592011-03-07T17:58:28.557-07:002011-03-07T17:58:28.557-07:00Enjoyed your review and learned alot. I'm glad...Enjoyed your review and learned alot. I'm glad the program is working so well for your boys. It has worked well for my son who is dyslexic as well. He really struggles learning new words and this has been an excellent way for him to build up his word list. I look forward to seeing him move through all the levels. What level is Thomas on? Did any of your boys have any speech issues? Two of my boys struggle with several sounds. I didn't put the older one in speech and he's learned how to overcome the difficult sounds, unless he's in a hurry. The younger son, however, has more issues and that's one of the reason's I wonder if he'll struggle reading.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16637528166818931113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-15185860078681881102011-03-07T11:02:38.164-07:002011-03-07T11:02:38.164-07:00Debra, you are right, you did post a very informat...Debra, you are right, you did post a very informative review! lol<br />I agree with you. I like the program, but wish there could be a few changes, but we will still use the program.Rodna Allmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278140381006283249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-54097699941716008862011-03-07T10:13:48.096-07:002011-03-07T10:13:48.096-07:00Michelle-- glad I was informative. I worried that...Michelle-- glad I was informative. I worried that I was just writing way too much! (Well, I'm sure I was...)<br /><br />Monica & Heather- thanks for letting me know! Heather, let me know if you have questions! :)Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-74576516557146302282011-03-07T08:24:22.289-07:002011-03-07T08:24:22.289-07:00Very interesting program~and good review! Glad the...Very interesting program~and good review! Glad the boys enjoy it:)I am curious and off to check out the free trial offer. Thanks!Heatherhttp://faithfamilyandfun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-32391190487096487352011-03-07T06:48:14.847-07:002011-03-07T06:48:14.847-07:00Thanks for your review, Debra. I did not go to the...Thanks for your review, Debra. I did not go to the extra effort to find Dr. Blank's book and read it, and although I had read one of her pdfs about the six skills, I learned more about her philosophy and method by reading your review.Michelle Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447079002738068749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-28448930098420326432011-03-07T05:03:04.160-07:002011-03-07T05:03:04.160-07:00I like your product suggestions for RK. I like it...I like your product suggestions for RK. I like it as a supplement to our curriculum. Dropping by from the CREW.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346225885116299383noreply@blogger.com