Frequently asked questions
How long does it take for a child to complete all six stages of the Abracadabra Method?
It usually takes about four months, but of course it depends on a number of factors. The older your child is, the more rapid the progress is likely to be. Also, the more consistently you, the parent, follow the instructions for the daily lessons, the more rapid the progress is likely to be.
How long will it take my child to master each of the six stages of the Abracadabra Method?
The average time is about three weeks, but some children will progress faster, and some children will need more time.
Does my child need to already have some knowledge of phonics or reading?
No, the Abracadabra Method teaches reading from scratch.
What if my child already knows how to read, but I want her to be more confident and not to resist her reading homework?
Regardless of their age or current reading level, all children start at Stage One of the Abracadabra Method and progress through each stage systematically, only moving on to the next stage when they have demonstrated accuracy, fluency, and confidence. A child who is already reading will probably spend a week or less on each of the first few stages.
For a child who is already learning to read at school, the Abracadabra Method has numerous benefits: it will close any gaps she may have; it will give her more practice wherever she needs it; it will strengthen her reading skills and take them to the next level; it will improve her accuracy, fluency, confidence, and enjoyment of reading.
My child is in Reception and is already learning to read. Will the Abracadabra Method confuse him?
No, the Abracadabra Method is different from the way your child is learning to read at school, but it doesn’t conflict with how your child is learning at school. |
