This is so sweet. Dolores Hiskes (Phonics Pathways author) was my mother. She taught my brother and I phonics and was the inspiration for her Phonics Pathways book! My mom passed in 2021, but I am so happy to see her legacy continue
Thanks so much for your comment, Robin, and I am very sorry for your loss. This is an excellent program. Your mom made a great contribution to the world of education, and her legacy will continue for generations. It’s extraordinary that you and your brother were the inspiration for her writing this curriculum. It's somewhat like it's always the way. For instance, my kids have also been the inspiration for me to start posting videos on this topic.
@@LearningReadingHub I agree! That is so lovely that your kids are your inspiration for this. My mom and I used Phonics Pathways to teach both of my kids (now 27 and 29) to read and they also have fond memories of my mom instructing therm She made it fun for them :-)
I have used Phonics Pathways successfully for close to 20 years in my tutoring. I had the privilege of extensive correspondence with the author. The method is very complete and easy to teach.
That's amazing Donald! It's actually at the top of the list for a lot of people! By the way, Donald, are you the author of the Natural Phonics Primer? If so, I know your primer is considered a "gem" by many, and I'm thrilled you are checking out the channel!
Yes, I am the author of The Natural Phonics Primer. It would work hand in glove with Dear Dolores' program. I find the 1-minute timings of my Natural Phonics Primer very effective. By the way, Dolores sent me her original Dewey the Book Worm that graced my tutoring room for several years.
Seems like a powerful combination!! Good to know they work so well together. It's so cute you had her original Dewey the book worm in your tutoring room!! I've actually mentioned your primer in one of my videos. If interested, this is the one (towards the middle of the video): ua-cam.com/video/pZ7x9POkVQk/v-deo.html @@DonaldPotter_ReadingZone
I have been using phonics pathways and reading pathways with my struggling 7 year old daughter this summer before she goes into 2nd grade. She has improved so much already! I have been working with her almost every day. I hope that she will be at grade level by the time she starts school in 1.5 months.
This is the BEST way to teach blending. I do not give kids 3 letters until they can blend 2 letters, 2 sounds. Going through the blending pages teach kids to blend. This method teaches reading a word only 1 time, blending as you go. After they can read short vowels, I take them back through the blending pages using long vowels. Phonic Pathways does have decidable sentences. There is some reading practice. USE this method to teach BLENDING, no matter what phonic program or method you use. I've used this successive blending for over 20 years, And I'm still using it.
That's awesome! I also love successive blending (or blending as you go - I know it has many different names!). This is combination with continuous blending.
I've been using Reading Pathways with a 6 year old. So far, it is her favorite part of language arts because the last sentence on the pyramid is always a surprise.
That's interesting Sarah. I have the 10th edition, which the latest. No idea why they would specifically recommend the 7th. I think the method doesn't change, she uses the same system for teaching phonics. Maybe you can ask them?
You are right! While most of the book (I'd say first 220 pages or so) is what you'd normally learn from K - 2nd grade (building reading foundations) the last pages of the curriculum -30 or so- cover prefixes, suffixes and compound words. These are more complex words, that you would normally read in 3rd and 4th grade. However, depending on your kid this might not be enough instruction. I would complement with other things (reading books - of course-, writing and dictation, spelling-focused activities) or even with Reading Pathways, by the same author. Hope that helps!
I've seen Amazon does not operate in Pakistan, but I assume you can still shop from Amazon US or UK, and get international shipping? Link to the product on Amazon US can be found in the video description. Otherwise, maybe on ebay?
This is so sweet. Dolores Hiskes (Phonics Pathways author) was my mother. She taught my brother and I phonics and was the inspiration for her Phonics Pathways book! My mom passed in 2021, but I am so happy to see her legacy continue
Thanks so much for your comment, Robin, and I am very sorry for your loss. This is an excellent program. Your mom made a great contribution to the world of education, and her legacy will continue for generations. It’s extraordinary that you and your brother were the inspiration for her writing this curriculum. It's somewhat like it's always the way. For instance, my kids have also been the inspiration for me to start posting videos on this topic.
@@LearningReadingHub I agree! That is so lovely that your kids are your inspiration for this. My mom and I used Phonics Pathways to teach both of my kids (now 27 and 29) to read and they also have fond memories of my mom instructing therm She made it fun for them :-)
@@robincaproni4079 i really love dolores hiskes.
Your review of this book is the best I've seen good job!
Thanks a lot for your kind words!
I have used Phonics Pathways successfully for close to 20 years in my tutoring. I had the privilege of extensive correspondence with the author. The method is very complete and easy to teach.
That's amazing Donald! It's actually at the top of the list for a lot of people! By the way, Donald, are you the author of the Natural Phonics Primer? If so, I know your primer is considered a "gem" by many, and I'm thrilled you are checking out the channel!
Yes, I am the author of The Natural Phonics Primer. It would work hand in glove with Dear Dolores' program. I find the 1-minute timings of my Natural Phonics Primer very effective. By the way, Dolores sent me her original Dewey the Book Worm that graced my tutoring room for several years.
Seems like a powerful combination!! Good to know they work so well together. It's so cute you had her original Dewey the book worm in your tutoring room!! I've actually mentioned your primer in one of my videos. If interested, this is the one (towards the middle of the video): ua-cam.com/video/pZ7x9POkVQk/v-deo.html @@DonaldPotter_ReadingZone
I have been using phonics pathways and reading pathways with my struggling 7 year old daughter this summer before she goes into 2nd grade. She has improved so much already! I have been working with her almost every day. I hope that she will be at grade level by the time she starts school in 1.5 months.
That's awesome!! Well done and good luck!
This is the BEST way to teach blending. I do not give kids 3 letters until they can blend 2 letters, 2 sounds. Going through the blending pages teach kids to blend. This method teaches reading a word only 1 time, blending as you go. After they can read short vowels, I take them back through the blending pages using long vowels. Phonic Pathways does have decidable sentences. There is some reading practice. USE this method to teach BLENDING, no matter what phonic program or method you use. I've used this successive blending for over 20 years, And I'm still using it.
That's awesome! I also love successive blending (or blending as you go - I know it has many different names!). This is combination with continuous blending.
I've been using Reading Pathways with a 6 year old. So far, it is her favorite part of language arts because the last sentence on the pyramid is always a surprise.
That's awesome! Glad to hear your 6-year-old is enjoying it!
I have a question for anyone doing this book. A Well Trained Mind recommended this book but the 7th edition. Does it matter which edition I get?
That's interesting Sarah. I have the 10th edition, which the latest. No idea why they would specifically recommend the 7th. I think the method doesn't change, she uses the same system for teaching phonics. Maybe you can ask them?
Very good review
Thank you so much! Glad you liked it! 😊
I thought I read it goes up to 4th grade level? I flip through it at the library
You are right! While most of the book (I'd say first 220 pages or so) is what you'd normally learn from K - 2nd grade (building reading foundations) the last pages of the curriculum -30 or so- cover prefixes, suffixes and compound words. These are more complex words, that you would normally read in 3rd and 4th grade. However, depending on your kid this might not be enough instruction. I would complement with other things (reading books - of course-, writing and dictation, spelling-focused activities) or even with Reading Pathways, by the same author. Hope that helps!
mam.how can i get this book in pakistan.
I've seen Amazon does not operate in Pakistan, but I assume you can still shop from Amazon US or UK, and get international shipping? Link to the product on Amazon US can be found in the video description. Otherwise, maybe on ebay?