As always, another awesome video, Karen .Our favorite editions of the McGuffey readers are the 1853 readers, revised and rewritten by Dr. Timothy Pinneo, who also wrote two fantastic grammar books in 1850 and 1857. They are available for free download online as are all of the 1879 editions, and a few 1846 and 1866 editions.. The 1836 editions are hard to find online in a complete set, and the 1879 editions are the most common. Of course, the 1879 McGuffey Eclectic Speller is essential to the McGuffey Readers. For most kids it could be the only spelling book they ever need and can be used with any editions of the books. "A History of the McGuffey Readers", by Henry H.Vail, copy-write 1911, is well worth a perusal for anyone interested in the history of these awesome readers.
How does the McGuffey Speller line up with the readers?? I found a McGuffey Speller book in an online archive the other day and it looked like it went from the beginning with ABC's all the way to words that I didn't know as an adult. The person who uploaded it to the archive mentioned it was designed for sixth graders, but I was a little confused because it started out so elementary. Is there more than one Speller or is it all in one book? And how do you know which lessons to do in the Speller book as compared to the Readers? Thanks so much for your help!
They're also available for free online if people don't mind pdfs on iPads or printing. Which is even cheaper. And so effective. There's even research which says people in us and UK had better literacy in the 18/early 1900s. Which is when these books were used the most! :) Great video! Thank you for sharing! :)
There were also some later editions published around the turn of the 20th century called "The New McGuffey Readers", and "McGuffey's Alternate Readers" . We didn't like them as well as the older editions of the McGuffey Readers, but they are also available as complete sets online for free, too. The Alternate First Reader has some merit, but overall the later editions just didn't click with us. They just don't seem to have that McGuffey "feel" as the older editions.
I was homeschooled and my mama taught me to read using the McGuffey Readers. I still remember sitting with her and learning. I was wondering, do you still recommend the UA-cam channel that has the McGuffey lessons?
I haven't checked it out in a while, but I still think it's a very helpful tool. I love the McGuffey readers and use them daily with the little kids during their reading instructional time. :)
Also, check out the book "William Holmes McGuffey and his Readers", published in 1936. There are a few books out there on the history of the McGuffey Readers.
This is our first year homeschooling and I completely agree with the Robinson curriculum's philosophy. Focusing on the core subjects makes the most sense for mom and the kids. My hesitation is the literature. I wish the Robinson curriculum had a mix of modern books and classics. Many of the classics have racist undertones and the language is obselete. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks for all your videos this philosophy makes me feel like homeschooling multiples is a real possibility.
Hi Jessie! Great questions! I think a lot of parents add some modern books here and there. For example I like the Tuttle Twin series and I also substitute some of the more repetitive series books (like Rover boys) with other books, but I keep all the non-fiction books. It's important for me they have good social skills, so I add some Dale Carnegie type books too :) I have a video called all about the RC Book list where I dive into some of those concerns. I also made a video on the controversy of G.A Henty's work. I think the curriculum really represents history well and some things in our history are ugly, so it serves as great talking points. As more and more of the classics are being removed today, I believe this curriculum is even more valuable. How can anyone learn from the mistakes of the past and not repeat them, if they don't actually know it? In my opinion the vocabulary and the literature are a couple of the highest selling points of RC. The world perceives people with rich vocabularies to be more creative, and more intelligent. People with large vocabularies get hired quicker, promotes faster, and listened to more. Every word is a chance to better express themselves, and in a society where the vocabulary is shrinking, what a great way to stand out! Here is a video where I go into that benefit more- ua-cam.com/video/6WSUS_uYjbg/v-deo.html
I have recently done a whole lot of new Robinson videos on have a calender full of ideas for every week until next year lol. Next week I will be uploading a specific video on just that, how I start my children on it.
Ps: im curious. What do u use for bible time with the kids? We are currently using bju press but want something more simple. do u recommend anything (like a devotional for a 6 year old or something?) thanks !!! :)
I keep it super smiple. We read the One Year Bible together and for the littles I like to use "Big Thoughts For Little People." I am actually including it in my next video :)
So when I bought the first primer... I didn’t know there was a difference between the pictorial primer and the primer. I just have the regular primer. What is the difference? The primer still has some pictures in it... is the pictorial primer needed as well?
Jocelyn the pictorial primer comes first, it’s thinner, has more pictures and starts with just a word on each page and scales up. After that comes the other primer.
They read through them as they are in the Robinson Curriculum list but not right after the other. The last reader comes in much later. I just have them read but with the younger kids in the first few books I did just verbally ask them to questions to see how their reading comprehension was. Hopefully that makes sense.
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As always, another awesome video, Karen .Our favorite editions of the McGuffey readers are the 1853 readers, revised and rewritten by Dr. Timothy Pinneo, who also wrote two fantastic grammar books in 1850 and 1857. They are available for free download online as are all of the 1879 editions, and a few 1846 and 1866 editions.. The 1836 editions are hard to find online in a complete set, and the 1879 editions are the most common. Of course, the 1879 McGuffey Eclectic Speller is essential to the McGuffey Readers. For most kids it could be the only spelling book they ever need and can be used with any editions of the books. "A History of the McGuffey Readers", by Henry H.Vail, copy-write 1911, is well worth a perusal for anyone interested in the history of these awesome readers.
How does the McGuffey Speller line up with the readers?? I found a McGuffey Speller book in an online archive the other day and it looked like it went from the beginning with ABC's all the way to words that I didn't know as an adult. The person who uploaded it to the archive mentioned it was designed for sixth graders, but I was a little confused because it started out so elementary. Is there more than one Speller or is it all in one book? And how do you know which lessons to do in the Speller book as compared to the Readers? Thanks so much for your help!
They're also available for free online if people don't mind pdfs on iPads or printing. Which is even cheaper. And so effective. There's even research which says people in us and UK had better literacy in the 18/early 1900s. Which is when these books were used the most! :) Great video! Thank you for sharing! :)
Great video! Very informative. I am not a homeschooling mom but am teaching my youngest how to read and I appreciate this information. 🌸
Michal Hynson that's great! Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it.
There were also some later editions published around the turn of the 20th century called "The New McGuffey Readers", and "McGuffey's Alternate Readers" . We didn't like them as well as the older editions of the McGuffey Readers, but they are also available as complete sets online for free, too. The Alternate First Reader has some merit, but overall the later editions just didn't click with us. They just don't seem to have that McGuffey "feel" as the older editions.
I was homeschooled and my mama taught me to read using the McGuffey Readers. I still remember sitting with her and learning.
I was wondering, do you still recommend the UA-cam channel that has the McGuffey lessons?
I haven't checked it out in a while, but I still think it's a very helpful tool. I love the McGuffey readers and use them daily with the little kids during their reading instructional time. :)
Our House thank you so much!
Also, check out the book "William Holmes McGuffey and his Readers", published in 1936. There are a few books out there on the history of the McGuffey Readers.
Thank you!
This is our first year homeschooling and I completely agree with the Robinson curriculum's philosophy. Focusing on the core subjects makes the most sense for mom and the kids. My hesitation is the literature. I wish the Robinson curriculum had a mix of modern books and classics. Many of the classics have racist undertones and the language is obselete. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks for all your videos this philosophy makes me feel like homeschooling multiples is a real possibility.
Hi Jessie! Great questions! I think a lot of parents add some modern books here and there. For example I like the Tuttle Twin series and I also substitute some of the more repetitive series books (like Rover boys) with other books, but I keep all the non-fiction books. It's important for me they have good social skills, so I add some Dale Carnegie type books too :) I have a video called all about the RC Book list where I dive into some of those concerns. I also made a video on the controversy of G.A Henty's work. I think the curriculum really represents history well and some things in our history are ugly, so it serves as great talking points. As more and more of the classics are being removed today, I believe this curriculum is even more valuable. How can anyone learn from the mistakes of the past and not repeat them, if they don't actually know it?
In my opinion the vocabulary and the literature are a couple of the highest selling points of RC. The world perceives people with rich vocabularies to be more creative, and more intelligent. People with large vocabularies get hired quicker, promotes faster, and listened to more. Every word is a chance to better express themselves, and in a society where the vocabulary is shrinking, what a great way to stand out! Here is a video where I go into that benefit more- ua-cam.com/video/6WSUS_uYjbg/v-deo.html
Great video!! Have you ever done a how to get started in the Robinson Curriculum video?
I have recently done a whole lot of new Robinson videos on have a calender full of ideas for every week until next year lol. Next week I will be uploading a specific video on just that, how I start my children on it.
I'll be looking forward to it! Thanks!
could you share the link of the lessons that are available in youtube? thank you
ua-cam.com/users/McGuffeysonlinetutor
Ps: im curious. What do u use for bible time with the kids? We are currently using bju press but want something more simple. do u recommend anything (like a devotional for a 6 year old or something?) thanks !!! :)
I keep it super smiple. We read the One Year Bible together and for the littles I like to use "Big Thoughts For Little People." I am actually including it in my next video :)
Brilliant!! Ill totally check it out. Thank u sweet sister! :)
Where do you get the cards?
ur a genius girl!! love ur ideas!! i'll have to check out quizlet! :)
Thank you for the encouragement! Yes, I think you will really like Quizlet. You can create your own sets too, but so much has already been done.
Did I miss the UA-cam channel with McGuffey’s lessons in the description? I don’t see anything that looks like it would be it.
ua-cam.com/users/McGuffeysonlinetutor
What do you recommend for a child going into 3rd grade (public school with IEP) who can't read?
To use Alpha Phonics and follow the reading and writing instruction for the lessons.
Super helpful!!! Thank you! 😍
Jennifer Raad thank you for watching!
So when I bought the first primer... I didn’t know there was a difference between the pictorial primer and the primer. I just have the regular primer. What is the difference? The primer still has some pictures in it... is the pictorial primer needed as well?
Jocelyn the pictorial primer comes first, it’s thinner, has more pictures and starts with just a word on each page and scales up. After that comes the other primer.
i bought these used and keep forgetting to pull them out. i may have to now after this review. i think i have the revised version
priscilla shaw I think the UA-cam channel is for the revised version too.
How do you start if you have a 10 year old struggling reader?
Start at the beginning of the book list, consider some remedial phonics work. ua-cam.com/video/5Cd4LruuW-M/v-deo.html
How do you do the Robinson?
ua-cam.com/video/FMxan3HCUYk/v-deo.html
What was the curriculum you used to teach your kids to read? 100 easy something?
Alpha Phonics. It’s free online that’s what I use in my RC Course for Littles. www.sustainablehomeschooling.com/rcforlittles
Tfs!!
Do you use The McGuffey Readers with your oldest child? Mine are ten and twelve. Would you have your child write the answers to the questions?
They read through them as they are in the Robinson Curriculum list but not right after the other. The last reader comes in much later. I just have them read but with the younger kids in the first few books I did just verbally ask them to questions to see how their reading comprehension was. Hopefully that makes sense.
I always thought you used alpha phonics to learn to read 🤷☺️
This is a very old video before I switched.