Monday, August 31, 2009

What Can We Do For You?

Have you ever wondered how you could give your preschooler a head start on school? Have you ever watched helplessly as a child you know and love struggles to learn to read? Are you interested in being able to stay at home with your children while still making some money? abc ME READ is the answer to all of these questions.

Our Letter Program gives preschoolers that head start by helping them learn to recognize and write the letters of the alphabet. Fun, colorful picture cards are also available as a supplement to help children associate letters with words.
Our Sound Program is perfect for helping your 6-9 year old become a better reader. The lessons are fun, multi-sensory and best of all, easy enough for anyone to use! In addition, because the Sound Program is multi-sensory, it is a great option for children with reading difficulties.


With both our Letter and Sound Programs, our goal has been to create materials that absolutely anyone can use to teach a child...you do not have to be a teacher or tutor! Even better is the fact that you do not have to have your own child to use our programs. If you are interested in making a few extra bucks, use the materials as part of a tutoring business! Or use them as part of your classroom curriculum...we did and saw awesome results!

If you are interested in making a little money, our Book Club Concept may be just the thing for you! This is a totally new and unique concept. See post below for more information on how a Book Club works and read Laura's Story to see how one mom created a successful Book Club business.

The first Book Club we have available is an Alphabet Book Club. Within the program are 24 lessons (X, Y, Z are grouped together), each with a book suggestion, comprehension questions and craft and snack instructions (sort of like a lesson plan book, craft book and cookbook, all in one). You can even purchase the craft materials kit (see picture above) from us to lessen the amount of time you spend preparing. Check out our website for a $9.99 sample of our Alphabet Book Club (enter promo code abcfriends) and stay on the lookout for the release of our next Book Club!

Friday, August 28, 2009

Book Club Sample, Only $9.99!

What is a Book Club?

A Book Club is a group of children that meet during scheduled times to listen to a story, complete a related craft project and enjoy a snack. In other words, a book club is an organized play date in which the play is structured around a central theme and book. You can find a book club for your child to join in your area or you can purchase our alphabet book club and start your own! Not only will you be instilling the love of books and reading in children, you can also earn a little extra cash on the side!



Sample Schedule for An Alphabet Book Club

1:00pm
Children arrive; begin Welcome Activity
1:15 pm
Adult reads a book to children
1:30 pm
Adult engages children in discussion of book, including conversations about the concepts of print (i.e. author, illustrator, title, front/back of book), asking simple comprehension questions (i.e. setting, characters, plot, problem/solution)
1:45 pm
Begin theme-related craft activity (i.e. making wearable neckties for the letter Nn)


2:30 pm
Make and enjoy theme-related snack (i.e. make apple smiles with apples, peanut butter and marshmallows)
3:00 pm
Parents arrive to pick up children

To try a sample of abc ME READ’s Alphabet Book Club for just $9.99, go to www.abcmeread.com and enter this special promotional code: abcfriends.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

What Is abc ME READ?

At abc ME READ, our passion is teaching children to read. We have designed programs to reach children at various age levels that will spark their natural curiosity and love for learning. As parents ourselves, we understand the importance of parental involvement in a child’s learning and created abc ME READ and Book Clubs to bring that participation to a new level. As children begin to learn how to read and master these skills, they will also begin to lay the foundation to become lifelong learners.

Book Clubs

Book Clubs target children ages 3-7 years old. During book clubs, children will enjoy story-time and socializing while learning letter shapes and sounds, crafting, and snacking. Currently, we have an alphabet book club that has 24 alphabetically appropriate themed snack and craft ideas. Book Clubs are great for starting your own business, party planning ideas, and for parents, teachers, and tutors. The craft kit is available for purchase and can be used to create multiple crafts for multiple children.

Letter Program
The letter program targets children ages 3-5 years old. It includes 26 interactive, multi-sensory lessons that focus on recognizing, reading, and writing all the letters of the alphabet. Picture flash cards accompany the letter program for additional visual recognition of the 26 letters. The letter program provides a head start for preschoolers and is great for parents, teachers, and tutors.

Sound Program
The sound program targets children ages 6-9 years old. It includes 122 fun, multi-sensory lessons that focus on reading and producing sounds, as well as decoding, spelling, and comprehension skills. This program is beneficial for children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. It is easy and great for parents, teachers, and tutors to use.
All of our programs and book clubs are available for purchase through our website in downloadable version, on a CD, or in a bound book. Please feel free to contact us with any comments or questions. Our contact information is located on the right hand side of our blog.