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3rugrats · 01-22-2013, 06:56 PM

I've got 2 kids I have been back and forth about getting these for.

The first is 5 but is reading already on probably a 1st grade level. She can write her capital letters, but I wonder what she would get out of the books. By the time she could write she was already beyond the "get set" books. We've got Happy Phonics that I pull out every so often as well.

the other child is a 4yo boy who only knows the alphabet so I think the "get set" ones would be great for him, but he can't write yet. So, can a child who doesn't write yet really utilize the books until he can?

thanks for your thoughts!

boogamama · 01-22-2013, 07:11 PM

I don't know about the Get Set books, but Book 1 requires a bit of writing. My 5 1/2 year old is still learning how to read, though she can sound out 3, and some 4 letter words, so I expect she will be reading not too long from now. I really like book 1, and plan to use books 1 1/2 & 2 the remainder of her kindergarten year, and use books 2 1/2-4 in first grade.

lisathib123 · 01-22-2013, 08:11 PM

The get set would be great for the 4yr old. Lots of circling and draw lines to. Minimal handwriting, 1 line of a letter to practice writing. They would good for the 5 year old too, even if its used for "busy work"

faiths13 · 01-23-2013, 12:58 AM

Get Set was great for my 5 yr old who hadnt really done any writing and didn't really know letters. He picked up on ot quickly.

stephcrouse · 01-29-2013, 01:27 PM

I just ordered book 2 for my 2nd grader to go along with Happy Phonics. I read lots of good reviews. It seems like a good series of workbooks for Phonics practice!

mommyto3sweeties · 01-29-2013, 01:46 PM

I used it along with Happy Phonics for my advanced first grader. He started in book 1.5.

Kristi26 · 01-30-2013, 11:10 AM

We started our first grade year in book 3 and are currently in book 4. DD is struggling a little with it (but I hear that's common in this particular book). I would think the series would be great for the 5 year old...I'd start at get set for the 4 year old I think.

3rugrats · 01-30-2013, 02:56 PM

do I need the teacher's guides too?

01-22-2013, 06:56 PM	#1
3rugrats Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 788 Ratings: 35 Feedback: 100%	Explode the code: help me decide I've got 2 kids I have been back and forth about getting these for. The first is 5 but is reading already on probably a 1st grade level. She can write her capital letters, but I wonder what she would get out of the books. By the time she could write she was already beyond the "get set" books. We've got Happy Phonics that I pull out every so often as well. the other child is a 4yo boy who only knows the alphabet so I think the "get set" ones would be great for him, but he can't write yet. So, can a child who doesn't write yet really utilize the books until he can? thanks for your thoughts!

01-22-2013, 07:11 PM	#2
boogamama Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,135 Ratings: 52 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Explode the code: help me decide I don't know about the Get Set books, but Book 1 requires a bit of writing. My 5 1/2 year old is still learning how to read, though she can sound out 3, and some 4 letter words, so I expect she will be reading not too long from now. I really like book 1, and plan to use books 1 1/2 & 2 the remainder of her kindergarten year, and use books 2 1/2-4 in first grade. __________________ ~Amy~Wife (6.11.05) Jesus following, Stay At Home, Homeschooling Mama to 4 precious little ones Natalie (7.27.07) Lukas (5.29.09) Noah (3.4.11) Brooke Anneliese (7.31.12) ISO:Comfort Wool Co. 'Birch Blossom' & Tree Frog Knits 'Fruity Pebbles' on soaker base. Last edited by boogamama; 01-22-2013 at 07:13 PM.

01-22-2013, 08:11 PM	#3
lisathib123 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,439 Ratings: 25 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	The get set would be great for the 4yr old. Lots of circling and draw lines to. Minimal handwriting, 1 line of a letter to practice writing. They would good for the 5 year old too, even if its used for "busy work" __________________ Lisa, wife to Toby. Mom to Ethan, Morgan, Maggie, Molly, Blaize, Damian, and Jett

01-23-2013, 12:58 AM	#4
faiths13 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 16,951 Ratings: 342 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Get Set was great for my 5 yr old who hadnt really done any writing and didn't really know letters. He picked up on ot quickly. __________________ Beth - homeschooling, Christ loving mom to Magus '99, Malakai '01, Bastian '07, Jace '09, Step Mom to Seth '95, married to Damon, love of my life! My last ds is pl'ed!

01-29-2013, 01:27 PM	#5
stephcrouse Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 20,715 Ratings: 1047 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Explode the code: help me decide I just ordered book 2 for my 2nd grader to go along with Happy Phonics. I read lots of good reviews. It seems like a good series of workbooks for Phonics practice! __________________ Stephanie wife to Thomas & mom to DD Avery '99, DD Ellison '04, DS Bennett'08, & DS Sullivan 3/11/11