I was given a free copy of You Can Read by Carisa of 1+1+1=1. The free copy did not influence or encourage me to write this positive review. Her program rocked before I ever received it for free. You can read more in my full disclosure policy.
1+1+1=1 is one of the first homeschooling blogs I began following a few years ago. The moment I clicked on it for the first time, I was hooked. Literally. Carisa’s teaching philosophy and way of homeschooling so jives with everything I believe about teaching. Developmentally appropriate practices combined with best teaching practices- simply refreshing.
You Can Read Sight Word Program
Her sight word program, You Can Read, is no exception to the rule. She designed it for her 4 year old {I simply adore the band-aid on the cheek}, who was ready for an introduction to sight words. The activities are fun and predictable in nature, helping young readers grasp those vital beginning sight words. {As a side note, this program is also perfect in nature for kids a little older who are struggling with learning sight words.}
We have yet to use Carisa’s sight word program, but you’d better believe that next year, my own 4 year old boy will be. 🙂 I KNOW he will totally dig it!
I am honored to partner with Carisa to give away a bundle package {$10 value} to one of my readers for the 7 Days of School Day Giveaways series {feel free to enter any of the giveaways listed}! You can enter to win Carisa’s You can Read via the Rafflecopter widget below. Please note that the only mandatory entry is a comment on this blog post. This giveaway ends Friday, July 19th.
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Amy Kowalski says
I’m excited about the independence my daughter will gain by teaching her to read!
Laura says
Seeing my younger son recognize words & looking so proud of himself!
Tessa says
My daughter smiling when she finally gets something she has been struggling with.
Julie McKown says
I love the “light bulb” moments when the kiddos start putting their letters, sounds, and sight word knowledge together to read sentences!
Joy says
seeing the joy on my girls’ faces when they finally “get it”. priceless!
Ellen says
Learning the freedom that reading will give our daughter:)
Sandra says
The world opens up to a new reader. It is so wonderful to hear your child read everyday things in the world.
Jane says
This would be perfect timing- looks like a fun program.
Kelly says
I love her blog as well. We are starting to homeschool my 5 year old and this would be great fo over the summer.
Mary says
This would be fun and wonderful to use with our son who is almost turning 5.
Alicia says
I love seeing it click in the minds. The moment it stops being work and becomes fun instead. Love that!
Jana Hall says
My twin boys would love this!
Joy says
My 5 year old would have fun with this!
Kristen says
My daughter has just started to learn to read and would love this!
emily says
Seeing my little one get so excited about recognizing letters and words on her own!
Vanessa says
Seeing my son be able to read his favorite book on his own!
Yahuah's Homemaker says
I love 1+1+1=1 and I am planning to purchase You Can Read soon because it looks like it will be good for our year old.
Suzanne Sook says
Would love to try this with my right-brained learner.
Monica Street says
I have not taught reading yet since my oldest is only 3, but I am very much looking forward to seeing the world open up for them through books! Thanks for the giveaway.
Lauren says
that moment when a child realizes that the jumble of letters on the page suddenly makes sense!
Yahuah's Homemaker says
I have taught two readers so far and what I love about teaching reading is that it allows them to feel good about themselves when they read things. It is an esstential tool that no one can take from them. I love to see the kids get excited when we return from the library with stacks of books. They get lost in reading, they laugh and giggle and eagerly share what they read in the books.
Magela Gonzalez says
I just love it when my son figures out the words and gets so excited about it.
Audra says
The look on their faces when then can read by self.
Gabby says
My daughter is so ready for sight words and right now she’s bored and ready to go back to school (going to pre-K) so this would be perfect!
Jill B. says
I love when my children are able to read their first sentence in a book with no help. The look on their face is priceless!
Jessica G says
This would be great as I teach my kindergartener to read this fall!
Laura Wright says
My triplets are only two but we are very hopeful that they will be early readers. I feel it’s never too soon to start teaching your kids to love reading.
mayra says
Thanks, I have a toddler at home who can benefit from this.
Danielle says
The excitement that is building and how quickly they pick up on things and take off with their knowledge! 🙂
Mahwesh says
Teaching Reading has been my top priority with my kids. My eldest who is 7 years old is an excellent reader but have a 5 and 2 year old. The 5 year old is still struggling to read well. I hope this give away would help me achieve my goals. I want life long readers.
heathfamily7 says
I love the excitement in a child when they can read independently.
Tara H
Melissa (@mamamissblog) says
this is lovely – thanks for the giveaway 🙂
JDaniel4's Mom says
I love watching the joy on children’s faces as they understand that text has meaning.
Brenda says
The look on my sons face when he knows / gets a word or when he can read most words in a easy book. These would be a great help to him and his little bro who will be starting to read in a few years.
L Green says
When my kindergarten students start s hook many will come il yo me and tell me they do not know how yo read. I love the light in their eyes when they can read on their own.
Amanda Bush says
I love it when I don’t interject and my son corrects himself! He’s getting it!
Lisa Veurink says
My favorite thing is watching a child suddenly comprehend the basics of reading and start to enjoy it
mamamayor says
I love when my daughter recognizes the words after studying them their smiles say it all
Cheryl P says
My 3 year old son is now starting to see that letters make words. I have to read all the words that are posted everywhere we go: while driving, in the stores, in books! This would be great to have to help him learn all those important words that we use everyday!
Glenda Sears says
By teaching them to read, you are giving them the single most important skill of their lives! Also, watching a child grow in reading throughout the year is extremely rewarding.
Jennifer Shuler (@Shu5plus) says
I have a 4, 3, and 2 year old, so I would be super excited to win this giveaway!
Krista says
watching them learn
Lacy says
Watching them get excited when they can finally read a book they’ve wanted to.
The Knowlton Nest says
When my son gets excited about a book and the games!
Roxanna Alcantra says
I love to see how excited and proud my son is when he learns something new!
Lara says
My kids miss school so much! I need to keep her entertained!
Rochelle says
The fun we have while reading! I’m glad it’s an enjoyable experience for us!
Carol T. says
HI!
This looks like a great addition for my kinders!
Carol T.
Laura W. says
When it finally “clicks” and they really start to enjoy reading and wanting to read. I am starting kinder in the fall with my son and I can’t wait for it all to “click” 🙂
Kelly at Littlest Sweet pea says
I love seeing a child fall into a book like it’s really happening right in front of them!
Kala says
I love watching her excitement as she reads and realizes she’s actually reading!
LeaG says
Seeing him “get it!” And enjoying the story
Elizabeth G says
how excited the students get when they finally get it.
Amy says
The joy kids get from being able to read to others.
Jessica says
I love watching my son get excited when he reads on his own without any help!
hereisbliss says
I’m excited teaching reading to upcoming Kinder 🙂
lisa says
I simply love watching the change. The progress feels so slow but then one day you turn around and realize “What! My child is reading!!”
juli vrotney says
Seeing their eyes light up as they realize they can read words.
Katy Lindhag says
I love it when a kids “gets it” and feels so proud of themself!
elle m says
perfect timing for my little guy to start this coming school year.
claudia304@msn.com says
I love seeing their “aha” moments
Rachel Evers says
I love it when the reality that I’ve reached a struggler comes to light!
Paula Woolard says
When a child says that I don’t have to read to him because he can read to me!
Jennifer Seim says
I love watching his eyes light up when he finally does it on his own!
Kristen says
This would be wonderful for my guy that is going to be four in a few weeks! <3
Deana says
I love seeing my new reader reading to his little brothers.
Amanda says
The moment the child “gets” it!
Trisha says
The moment it clicks and it all begins to make sense to them!
Melissa M. says
I love when they figure out that all the words they hear and see make up sentences and stories and they want to learn more and more.
Jodi says
I love when it all comes together for them and they have that aha moment when they realize that they are reading on their own.
Teara says
My favorite part is when they first start trying to read random things on their own, and when the get a word right the look in their face is priceless!
Robin tolliver says
My daughter with Down Syndrome can read over 70 words now and she just turned two years old. I need all the help I can! :–)
Jessica says
Seeing my daughter get excited when she recognizes words 🙂
Suzanne Sook says
I love when he giggles because he took something a little different than how it was intended for the reader:)
TEO says
My favorite thing about teaching reading is the excitement I get to share when there is a success, when you can see the light bulb go on. Lovely feeling for us both.
Wendy says
Would love to win this!
Stephanie says
I think I will love teaching reading, because I love to read for enjoyment and to learn.
Ashley says
It is fun to see my daughter’s excitement and confidence growing as she learns to read more words.
corrie says
I love 1+1+1=1
corrie says
My favorite part about teaching reading is the independence
it fosters.
Angie M. says
I love watching my children read. Whether they’re reading pictures and making it up or reading the words and totally enthralled, it blesses me so much to see their little noses in books. It’s awesome to see them loving it!
Brittney Gonzalez says
Watching the lights go on – when they realize that the whole world just opened up to them!
Timmi says
that moment when they get it
Luz says
Hoe awesome I think this is an amazing way to teach kids how to read. This would be a wonderful way to teach my little ones.
Rachel A says
Just starting, so I don’t know what my favorite part is!
beatrix says
Thanks, I have a toddler at home who can benefit from this.
Brandi says
Seeing my son get excited!
Ashley says
I love the joy on my daughter’s face as she is reading on her own and how I know investing the time and energy into teaching her is a gift that lasts a lifetime. Sounds like a great program we old use for our first year homeschooling! 🙂
Ashley says
Love watching my daughter’s face light up as she is learning to read and it makes me feel wonderful I can invest in her future in this way!
Molly says
I have a 6 year old boy who is learning to read. I can’t wait til it “clicks” for him.
Lillian says
Seeing my daughter recognize the words we’re learning in school when she sees them “in real life.”
Lori H says
Seeing the moment when a child knows that the whole world has just opened up to them – that is why I teach!
Alicia Winkler says
Not sure, I will be teaching reading for the first time.
Leanne says
My favorite thing is when they crack the code!
Bridgette says
Seeing how proud and “grown-up” they feel when they achieve this great milestone.
Holly Brown says
seeing her sound out letters and put them all together
Hannah says
Love how excited they get when they figure it out.
Tonia Fortkamp says
I love the look on my sons face when he figures out a word 🙂
Megan's Ponderings says
I enjoy having discussions about what my kids are reading. It might be a new word they learned or a lesson introduced in the book.
Angela says
I love their excitement of having gained a new skill or level of knowledge! So fun 🙂
LaRee says
When it clicks and they realize how fun and easy it is.
Kate C. says
Seeing her joy when she “gets it” for the first time!
Tiffany M says
I love watching the “light come on” in my children when they learn something new!
Alicia says
The transformation from beginning of pre-k most students know no letters or few to the end of the year where they are reading and writing sentences. It is an extremely rewarding age to teach. So much growth takes place.
Jennifer E. says
I love watching my daughter get excited about learning to read.
crystal woods says
my daughter get excited about learning to read.
Maribel Sanders says
I love to see when she “gets” it.
Michelle S says
Hearing her read. Thanks for the chance!!!
Lesley M. says
the lightbulb that goes off when he gets it!
Tara says
I have only taught my eldest so far…but I am loving his excitement in reading things himself! Watching him sound words out or tell me what he read–love it!
LeAnn says
The joy! ” Mommy, I read that!” A beautiful, proud, smiling face!!!
serveleadmom says
The freedom and sense of independence that reading brings to my kids!
Joann Calderone says
Seeing the look on her face as she learns. She loves books and to be able to read herself will make her world.
Becca Nieto Christy says
Listening to my son read books that he knows and he’s only 3!
Melissa Bell says
Seeing the joy in my child’s eyes as she learns to discover the whole world around her … through written word!
Kelly says
Watching the excitement in the eyes of my oldest as he completes a new book
Jenn McCullar says
I love when my son recognizes words on signs and in the world around him.
Ruby says
Watching the eyes light up when they get it.
Krystal Lockhart says
Seeing the excitement when a child realizes he/she can read on their own.
Loura says
My favorite thing is hearing them read their very first word!
kewkew says
Having them read to me and each other