{"product_id":"kindergarten","title":"Happy Cheetah Reading: Kindergarten","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile anyone can make something complex, it takes a true genius to simplify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis program delivers simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo separate parent manual or additional training required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort, easy-to-use instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete language arts program, this book includes reading, handwriting, vocabulary acquisition, spelling, grammar, and creative writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s what you’ll do with your student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the research proves that copywork is integral to helping students learn to read quickly and easily, the Happy Cheetah Reading System starts with handwriting, then moves to phonics, where students learn the connection between sounds and written letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eGetting Ready\u003c\/em\u003e workbook introduces your students to printing by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses a developmentally appropriate sequence for both capital and lowercase letters, so all beginning writers learn in the most efficient and easy way possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Happy Cheetah workbooks use a unique font, developed with Dr. Karen Holinga’s input, specifically designed to address the handwriting issues that she sees regularly in her clinical practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this font and sequence, you can start to prevent letter reversals from the very beginning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter they learn to print all the individual letters, students move into beginning copywork. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext they start to work on hearing individual sounds in words (also called phonemic awareness), and finally practice writing numerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter this book, which you can work through at your student’s pace, you’ll move into the \u003cem\u003eCub Starting\u003c\/em\u003e workbook. This workbook ties together with the controlled readers, and your student will read thirty stories in these three readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, you’ll teach the methods that all successful readers use. Your student will gain the ability to hear individual sounds in words (phonemic awareness). Your student will also learn new vocabulary, practice handwriting, and increase in fluency, all while gaining confidence and ease in reading and writing.Regular copywork encourages swift reading development. Enjoyable exercises keep your student interested while improving skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Cheetah: a research-driven program for beginning readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe invite you to start your journey today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKatie loves the short stories and that they all connect. Getting her to read just a few each day is hard! She is gaining confidence and trying to read along with me as I read the new reading material to her.\u003c\/em\u003e —Lauren T.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview of Products Included in Happy Cheetah K:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGetting Ready\u003c\/em\u003e Workbook Prep (Consumable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCub Starting\u003c\/em\u003e Workbook 1 (Consumable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMy Family\u003c\/em\u003e: Reader 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNana and Papa\u003c\/em\u003e: Reader 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThings I Like\u003c\/em\u003e: Reader 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive Happy Cheetah Reading Card Game Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive Happy Cheetah Reading Whiteboard and Markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive Happy Cheetah Reading Magnetic Letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive Happy Cheetah Reading Alphabet Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus 1: How to Raise Your Child’s Reading Level in Half the Time...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus 2: Foolproof Stop Reversing B and D Forever Bookmarks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus 3: The #1 Optometrist-Recommended Guide for Reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003eGetting Ready Workbook\u003c\/em\u003e Your Student Will: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to write all capital and lowercase letters quickly and easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopy short sentences, like: “My fish is orange.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the connection between sounds and letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately write short words, such as “lag,” “mug,” and “fed.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperly write his or her name, starting with a capital and using lowercase letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003eCub Starting Workbook\u003c\/em\u003e Your Student Will: \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead dozens of non-phonetic words, such as \u003cem\u003ewater\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003etowel, polka-dot, look, boat, yellow, shells\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003efind\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify vowels and vowel chunks (two vowels together, as in \u003cem\u003eraccoon\u003c\/em\u003e), the start of spelling instruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with basic grammar and punctuation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice the intuitive reading methods that all successful readers use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound out and write high-frequency words easily and quickly, using lowercase letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMy Family: \u003cem\u003eReader 1\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first in this series of 12 guided readers. Includes ten short stories about a family of five and the things they like to do. But what will happen when one of the girls chooses to disobey? Cheery stories with simple, laugh out loud drama. Bright, full-color illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNana and Papa: \u003cem\u003eReader 2\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second in this series of 12 guided readers.Ten short stories about the family’s grandparents. Their pets, their hobbies, their quirks. Sweet and realistic. Full color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThings I Like: \u003cem\u003eReader 3\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third in this series of 12 guided readers. Ten more short stories about things the family likes: the beach, fruits and vegetables, and so on. And a few stories at the end about animals. Full color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExclusive Happy Cheetah Reading Card Game Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sets of exclusive game cards. Play one of four games to help reinforce the words your child already knows. This helps to keep learning upbeat and fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExclusive Happy Cheetah Reading Whiteboard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Karen uses a unique method, based in child development research, to help students start writing. This handy-sized magnetic white board, used regularly in the Happy Cheetah Reading System, helps students learn to write. Comes with dry-erase markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExclusive Happy Cheetah Reading Magnetic Letters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifically designed for this program, this set contains lower-case letters, with red vowels and blue consonants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Karen says\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“For beginning readers, magnetic letters are very often the magic key. Parents truly don’t understand their critical value. Magnetic letters will often make the difference between a reading program working or not. They will also \u003cem\u003emuch\u003c\/em\u003e more quickly launch a child that is \u003cem\u003ealmost\u003c\/em\u003e ready. You can save \u003cem\u003emonths\u003c\/em\u003e of instructional time if you use them. In my experience, children \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e them. (Because they work!)”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t miss out on this magic key, exclusive to this program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExclusive Happy Cheetah Reading Alphabet Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cheerful cards offer enjoyable practice for beginning writers. These cards are not officially scheduled anywhere, as students tend to use them voluntarily. Often the appeal of the simple erasing (even using a hand!) is enough to thrill a new writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet your student practice writing letters while listening to a book, or take the cards in the car to keep from getting bored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more reluctant writers, you could offer seven cards a day, to ensure low-stress practice, working up to the whole deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue using as long as this activity is enjoyable, and feel free to stop once writing is well established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBONUS 1: Special Report: How to Raise Your Child’s Reading Level in Half the Time... \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout hours of effort, hiring a tutor, or spending big bucks on fancy doodads!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the simple, proven technique and get started today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Dr. Karen’s doctoral studies, and her clinical practice, she has seen what a tremendous difference this method offers. And so few parents do it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t travel the bumpy, dusty road to reading; come on over to the paved superhighway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are so few ways to multiple time. This is one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYours free with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBONUS 2: Foolproof Stop Reversing B and D Forever Bookmarks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that every time children say or write the wrong sound, they need to say the correct sound twelve times in a row to eliminate the sound confusion? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your child never guess again. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Dr. Karen’s clinical practice, she has experimented with many methods of helping students not reverse their letters, and at last she has found the solution to stop b-d confusion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen children see the letters in order a-b-c-d, they don’t mix up the sounds. Even children who struggle to memorize the whole alphabet know A, B, C, and when they see the letters in order, they can double-check the letters and sounds and know for sure... no guessing! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep one of these bookmarks handy whenever your child is reading or writing, and watch reversals become a thing of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYours free with purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBONUS 3: The #1 Optometrist-Recommended Guide for Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Karen Holinga’s preferred optometrist called her one day with two specific recommendations: stop giving gumballs as treats, and use this tool with children who struggle to keep their place on a page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Karen didn't stop giving gumballs, but she did start using this tool when she reads with her students. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis low-tech tool helps beginning readers keep their place on the page. 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