I was recently sent the School Zone, Start To Read! Early Reading Program, Level 2 <\/a>to review. \u00a0This great kit includes 5 beginning reader books, 1 comprehension book, 1 read-along & songs CD and 1 parent guide. \u00a0This is a 3 step reading program for ages 5-7. \u00a0The first step of the program is to have your child listen to the stories on the CD and follow along in the books. \u00a0Audio cues signal when to turn the pages. \u00a0The second step is to encourage your child to read the stories aloud. \u00a0Your child’s excitement grows with their progress, independence and success. \u00a0The third step is to help your child review the stories with the companion comprehension pages.<\/p>\n

My 4-year-old is shy of the recommended age but he still wanted to try this. \u00a0The stories are really fun and easy for children to follow along. \u00a0School Zone makes reading programs in a variety of age levels. \u00a0Mommy Ramblings thinks this Start To Read Program would make a great gift for the young children on your holiday list, so we are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Is your child ready for the next step in reading?\u00a0<\/strong>Move up to Level 2 in the Start to Read! Early Reading Program<\/a>. This collection continues to build the foundation your preschooler or first grader needs to experience reading success in school. This set contains:<\/p>\n

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5 Beginning Readers\u00a0<\/strong>present
\ncharming stories with beginning vocabulary
\n1 Read-Along & Songs CD<\/strong>\u00a0includes
\nall 5 stories (narrated) and 10 original songs
\n1 Comprehension Workbook<\/strong>\u00a0corresponds
\nto the 5 stories to test and reinforce reading skills
\n1 Parent Guide<\/strong>\u00a0offers tips and ideas for following
\na 3-step approach: listen, read and review<\/p>\n

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The stories in the readers are fun, easy to follow, and colorfully illustrated. Repetition, rhyming words, and short sentences introduce and reinforce essential language and listening skills. Each story has one track on the CD dedicated to uninterrupted reading and another narrated track, with turn-the-page signals to help your child follow along in the book. The CD also has 10, fun-to-memorize songs that make bedtime, bathtime, or anytime more playful.<\/p>\n

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A comprehension workbook provides additional activities and extra practice of newly learned skills, while testing your child\u2019s understanding of each story. A Parent Guide offers tips and ideas for you to enhance and support his or her reading progress. Originally developed by educator and School Zone co-founder Dr. James Hoffman, the updated sequence-based series, which consists of storybooks and complementary materials across three progressive reading levels, is designed to build a solid literary foundation for any child while teaching kids that reading is fun. This Level 2 collection continues the development of reading skills. Follow this program, and you and your child will celebrate reading success every day!<\/p>\n

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Fun Features & Big Benefits<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Memorable stories and characters
\n\u2022 3-step approach to reading
\n\u2022 Whimsical, age-appropriate songs
\n\u2022 Pencil-and-paper workbook activities
\n\u2022 Story narration on audio CD
\n\u2022 An exceptional value!<\/p>\n

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Skills:<\/strong>
\nLevel 2 Story Books<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 beginning sight words; 50-70 new vocabulary words; word recognition; letter recognition; beginning sounds; letter-sound association; problem solving; rhyming; vocabulary building
\nRead-Along & Songs CD<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 creativity; memorization; sound recognition; reading comprehension; listening; following directions
\nComprehension Book\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 reading comprehension; focus; problem solving<\/p>\n

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School Zone<\/a> is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. \u00a0One lucky blog reader will win their own School Zone, Start To Read! Level 2, Early Reading Program<\/a>. \u00a0Thank you School Zone<\/a> for the review program and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!! \u00a0Open to US residents.<\/p>\n

School Zone, Start To Read! Level 2, Early Reading Program<\/a> Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mandatory Entry<\/strong>– Visit\u00a0School Zone<\/a>,\u00a0and let me know another product you like. \u00a0Leave your answer in a comment on this post.\u00a0(If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)<\/p>\n

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1. Like\u00a0Mommy Ramblings on Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and leave me a comment here that you did.<\/p>\n

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Good Luck Everyone!!! \u00a0Give Away Ends December 1st at 12am EST. \u00a0Winner will be selected by Random.org.<\/p>\n

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