http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/tags/beginner-reading Discussion of Charlotte Mason Method homeschool topics en-US Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:49:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.3 q http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/search.php http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/when-theyre-finished-w-readers#post-18808 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:41:02 +0000 LindseyD. 18808@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>I've posted something similar to this before, but I need to ask again.</p> <p>My ds6 is quickly approaching the "finished w/ beginner readers" phase. He is currently reading the Pathway readers (Days Go By and More Days Go By), and he loves them. He always wants to read multiple stories in one sitting. We're also reading the Little Bear books, but he is going through them with way too much ease. We've done Biscuit (cough, cough) and Dick and Jane (a long time ago).</p> <p>What's next??</p> <p>I don't feel comfortable with handing him a copy of <em>Black Beauty</em> and telling him to 'go for it'. He does still make mistakes here and there (don't we all?), but I really feel like he's ready for something more challenging. We're definitely past learning phonics, as he can usually look at a word that he's never seen and say it correctly after a try or two. I'm having a hard time keeping him supplied with good books to read on his own.</p> <p>Any suggestions? Any good titles that I can turn him loose with?</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>Lindsey</p> http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/beginner-reading#post-16538 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:10:12 +0000 LindseyD. 16538@http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/ <p>As I have browsed through the Curriculum Guide, I have noticed that the only suggestions for grade 1 are <em>First Steps, Days Go By</em>, and <em>More Days Go By</em>. As far as I can tell, <em>First Steps</em> is way too basic for my ds6. I think I'm going to purchase the other two books, since they look a little more challenging.&nbsp;</p> <p>I was wondering if you all could give me some other suggestions for beginner reading books that will help build my son's vocabulary, as well as his endurance to read longer passages. The only things I can find in bookstores are twaddle.</p> <p>He can read Dr. Seuss books like <em>Green Eggs and Ham</em>, <em>Hop on Pop</em>, and <em>The Cat in the Hat</em> really well. His grandmother gave him all the <em>Biscuit</em> books for Christmas, and he has enjoyed those (although I feel they are a bit twaddle-ish).</p> <p>To clarify, I am looking for books he can read on his own, not books for me to read to him.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>Lindsey</p>