ALuv (almost 7 years old) has always been such a laid back child. I thought I had the “corner” on being a mom…then along came NJoy. Now, don’t get me wrong. He’s SUCH a joy. Just a very busy and very lively joy! 🙂
A few months ago, Penny from Reading with TLC, emailed to ask me if I’d review a reading program called Lively Letters. After skimming through the website, I could see right away that this lively curriculum would be perfect for my lively preschooler!
We’ve been using it all summer, alongside my Reading the Alphabet program. (The letter learning portion is only a part of the Lively Letters Program, as it teaches patterns all the way through words like fruit, slurp, and stream.)
The Lively Letter Packet Includes…
- an introductory DVD
- the Instruction Manual, which explains the research behind the program as well as TONS of helpful hints and teaching ideas
- a Lively Letters CD, which has a cute and lively song to go with each letter and phonogram sound (44 of them)
- Lively Letter picture cards, that show in a VERY creative way, how the letters and phonograms are supposed to be pronounced in the mouth-these accompany the songs on the CD and have stories to students remember the sounds better
- Let’s Practice Reading with TLC-reproducible worksheets and activities to compliment Lively Letters
Lively Letter in Action!
My kiddos have GREATLY enjoyed the music, dancing, letter card pictures, and movement included in the curriculum. Here are a couple of pictures of NJoy and MBug as we danced to the music, making the letter sounds. Fun, Fun, FUN!
The Quiet Friendly Dragon (letter F)
Quiet Tongue Dancing Sound (Letter T)
The Lively Letter cards are irresistible to my kiddos!
Even ALuv has been super curious about the harder phonogram patterns, like oy, one we’ve yet to study.
One of my favorite quotes from the Instruction Manual that made a big fan out of me is-“Typically, when a students learns sounds, he uses the left side of his brain…with the Lively Letters program, students will also be using the right sides of their brains, which deal with pictures and creativity” and movement (italics, my addition). pg. 9
And now, I am super excited to tell you that you can enter (Rafflecopter below) to win Lively Letters, too! YAY! Be sure to read the Terms & Conditions.
~Becky
Sarah C says
September 16, 2012 at 7:23 amI have an active son who would love learning letters with movement.
Lorie S says
September 16, 2012 at 8:29 amMy youngest was born singing and dancing 😉 I think this would help him move into reading!
Elizabeth says
September 16, 2012 at 9:39 amMy little one LOVES to sing and dance. I think this would be perfect for her!
Shonda Knowlton says
September 16, 2012 at 11:02 amMy son and daughter are very active. I would love to use this in my preschool homeschool!
Stacy says
September 16, 2012 at 1:13 pmI’d use the program to encourage letter recognition with my two year old. She’s getting really interested in learning them.
Krista says
September 16, 2012 at 2:22 pmWork with a 2 and 4 year old together – I think they would both enjoy this.
Amber says
September 16, 2012 at 9:21 pmThis looks like a great program! Thanks for the chance to win!
Diane Bode says
September 16, 2012 at 11:33 pmThese look like great ideas and I love the liveliness about them! I will use them to bring excitement to the classroom!
April Spurgeon says
September 17, 2012 at 11:13 amI just started home schooling my son and I think this would help him be more interested and want to sit still long enough to learn.
Nancy Telian says
September 17, 2012 at 3:04 pmWishing everyone good luck with this free give-way. The authors are happy to answer any questions you may have. You can contact us at penny@readingwithtlc.com.We commend “This Reading Mama” for the wonderful information on literacy being sharing in this blog. If you’re interested in attending a free overview webinar presented by the authors, on Sept 24, click on this link to register. Thank you again and good luck everyone!
Nancy Telian and Penny Castagnozzi, Reading with TLC
Nancy Telian says
September 17, 2012 at 3:13 pmHere is the link, everyone, for the free Lively Letters webinar on Sept. 14 6:30 – 8 EST. https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/480625647
Nancy Telian says
September 17, 2012 at 3:27 pmCorrection.. Sept 24 (not Sept 14) So sorry! 🙂
Allison says
September 17, 2012 at 11:00 pmI’d love to use these with my four boys. 🙂
Karyn says
September 18, 2012 at 7:39 pmWe homeschool & this would be PERFECT for my daughter! Thanks for the chance to win! (Stopping by from the We Teach Bloggers group)
Kori says
September 18, 2012 at 11:04 pmI have kindergartn and pre-k boys that love to be boys! The music part of this sounds like it would be a great fit for our family.
Amy says
September 19, 2012 at 1:34 amI have a very active preschool boy too who would LOVE this! My 1st grader would love it too. We’re. In our first year of homeschooling her and I’m always looking for new ideas. (love the pigeon story above too!)
Jackie Higgins says
September 19, 2012 at 8:08 amLively is a wonderful way to describe my second son as well!
crystal says
September 19, 2012 at 3:12 pmLooks like good fun on a cold day!
Jennifer J. says
September 19, 2012 at 5:50 pmI have a struggling reader and am always looking for great tools to help her progress! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Cheryl says
September 19, 2012 at 8:33 pmI have a 5 year old who would enjoy this!
Elizabeth Truett says
September 20, 2012 at 9:14 amI have a 3 year old who would love to try this!
Jessica A. says
September 20, 2012 at 12:59 pmI have a very active 4 year old who is an audio and hands on learner. I would love to try out this program because it sounds like something my son will enjoy!
Juanita Mesa says
August 12, 2016 at 3:11 pmI want to teach English as a second language to elementary school age children in Mexico. Is this an appropriate learning aide for non-English speakers?
thisreadingmama says
August 12, 2016 at 3:52 pmI would think that would be a great way to use this!