[blparent] Accessible Homework?

[Elizabeth Cooks]

Theese games are also in DVD form.
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From: "Eileen" <eileenlevin at comcast.net>
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Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Accessible Homework?


> My son was very difficult to work with crying and throwing a fit if I
> pushed too hard. I ended up relying heavily on learning software games.
> The V Smile which hooks up to the TV is one. I purchased the original
> Leapfrog leapster and two cartriges "the letter factory" and "the Word
> Factory".  These learning games broke the ice  and  gave my son a firm
> foundation for phonics. Later I used my scrabble board to write funny
> words and silly sentences to practice reading.
> Recently my son and I are enjoying listening to recorded books from our
> local public library. It took many tries but we finally found a book he
> enjoyed and then another and another. Now I have to turn the book off so
> he gets some sleep instead of staying  up listening half the night.
> smile
>
> Your plan to stay in a school system that supports you and your son's
> special needs sounds like a good one though it might make  making
> friends a little harder.
>
>
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