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The Gentle Revolution
How to Teach Your Baby to Read
Glenn Doman has demonstrated time and time again that very young children are far more capable of learning than we ever imagined. He has taken his remarkable work - work that explores why children from birth to age six learn better and faster than older children do - and given it practical application. As the founder of The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, he has created home programs that any parent can follow.
How To Teach Your Baby To Read shows just how easy and pleasurable it is to teach a young child to read by providing skills that are basic to academic success. It explains how to begin and expand the reading program, how to make and organize necessary materials, and how to more fully develop your child’s reading potential.
By following the simple daily program in a relaxed and loving way, you will enable your child to experience the joy of learning--as have millions of children the world over. With How To Teach Your Baby To Read, you can give your baby a powerful advantage that will last a lifetime.
How To Teach Your Baby To Read shows just how easy and pleasurable it is to teach a young child to read by providing skills that are basic to academic success. It explains how to begin and expand the reading program, how to make and organize necessary materials, and how to more fully develop your child’s reading potential.
By following the simple daily program in a relaxed and loving way, you will enable your child to experience the joy of learning--as have millions of children the world over. With How To Teach Your Baby To Read, you can give your baby a powerful advantage that will last a lifetime.
288 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 1964
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Glenn Doman
93 books87 followersGLENN DOMAN is the founder of The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential to which parents from every continent have been finding their way for more than a half of a century. He and The Institutes are famous for their pioneering work with brain-injured children and for their work in early development for well children.
In addition to dealing intimately with more than twenty thousand families over the last fifty years, he has strongly influenced millions of families through the book What To Do About Your Brain-Injured Child and the creation of the groundbreaking Gentle Revolution Series of books and materials that teach parents how to teach their babies at home.
Glenn Doman has lived with, studied, or worked with children in more than one hundred nations, ranging from the most civilized to the most primitive.
He was distinguished for outstanding heroism in action during World War II and was knighted by the Brazilian government in 1966 for his services to the children of the world.
Glenn Doman is the principle lecturer for the many courses given by The Institutes for the parents of well children and brain-injured children. When he is not lecturing in Philadelphia or around the world, he is nose-to-nose with parents and children, discovering better ways to make hurt kids well and well kids more capable.
from http://www.iahp.org/Glenn-Doman-Found...
In addition to dealing intimately with more than twenty thousand families over the last fifty years, he has strongly influenced millions of families through the book What To Do About Your Brain-Injured Child and the creation of the groundbreaking Gentle Revolution Series of books and materials that teach parents how to teach their babies at home.
Glenn Doman has lived with, studied, or worked with children in more than one hundred nations, ranging from the most civilized to the most primitive.
He was distinguished for outstanding heroism in action during World War II and was knighted by the Brazilian government in 1966 for his services to the children of the world.
Glenn Doman is the principle lecturer for the many courses given by The Institutes for the parents of well children and brain-injured children. When he is not lecturing in Philadelphia or around the world, he is nose-to-nose with parents and children, discovering better ways to make hurt kids well and well kids more capable.
from http://www.iahp.org/Glenn-Doman-Found...
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November 11, 2009
To ANYONE who wants their kids to grow up with super reading skills...this is it. Scientifically created by a brain researcher. The original was published way back in the 60's (or maybe 50's). I used it to teach both my kids to read, starting at 18 months. That's right, months. Both learned to read by 3, and my son had read all the early grade school books by 4. We couldn't find enough with big print. By 5 he was through most of the middle school books.
I measured his reading speed (better than 3000 words per minute for most books). He doesn't remember ever not knowing how to read, and reads WORDS by sight, rather than speaking them in his head the way I do (subvocalizing). He remembers what he reads far better than others.
Many folks are resistant to teaching little ones "too early." I notice they don't hold back on things like talking (although many teach sign language). The author answers this objection well. I CAN tell you that a kid that knows more than many of his teachers in grade school can be a challenge...a wonderful challenge.
It would be malpractice for parents to not read this one and at least see how it works...
BTW, it says it was 1st published in 1975...but there was an earlier edition. We have it in our family, my Mother discovered it, and said: "I wish I'd known about this when raising my family! You all would have had the advantage of speed reading from the earliest times...I just didn't know it was possible!"
I measured his reading speed (better than 3000 words per minute for most books). He doesn't remember ever not knowing how to read, and reads WORDS by sight, rather than speaking them in his head the way I do (subvocalizing). He remembers what he reads far better than others.
Many folks are resistant to teaching little ones "too early." I notice they don't hold back on things like talking (although many teach sign language). The author answers this objection well. I CAN tell you that a kid that knows more than many of his teachers in grade school can be a challenge...a wonderful challenge.
It would be malpractice for parents to not read this one and at least see how it works...
BTW, it says it was 1st published in 1975...but there was an earlier edition. We have it in our family, my Mother discovered it, and said: "I wish I'd known about this when raising my family! You all would have had the advantage of speed reading from the earliest times...I just didn't know it was possible!"
December 11, 2012
Every parent should read all of Doman's books. Even if you don't agree with 100% of his methods, you will learn how important it is to take advantage of the child's early years when their mind is like a sponge.
February 8, 2008
The most WONDERFUL experience in life is teaching your 2-year old how to read, and watching her LOVE to read, really read books, at age 3. Sure, it will make your baby much more intelligent, but just as important, you will have such sweet memories of those special times with your child cuddled on your lap, reading aloud to you.
February 19, 2008
Interesting idea. The basic premise is that reading is a natural brain function, just like learning to understand spoken language. According to the authors, kids don't learn to read earlier on their own because generally print is too small for their underdeveloped vision. Apparently the method described in the book (using very large, bold flashcards) has worked for thousands of families, and I plan to start trying it with Isobel within the next few months.
That said, the writing was poor, and the material dated. It was first written in 1963 and there are some things that should be updated. For example, the author spends way too much time harping on the evils of playpens, when I don't think playpens are really popular anymore at all (except as a sleep space). Also, I get annoyed with parenting manuals that are loaded with impassioned calls to action. "Very young children can and SHOULD learn to read!" Oh blah. Obviously I'm already willing to believe that idea if I'm going to the trouble of reading this poorly-written book.
I read this book for the idea and the method, though, not for the writing. So it still gets 3 stars.
That said, the writing was poor, and the material dated. It was first written in 1963 and there are some things that should be updated. For example, the author spends way too much time harping on the evils of playpens, when I don't think playpens are really popular anymore at all (except as a sleep space). Also, I get annoyed with parenting manuals that are loaded with impassioned calls to action. "Very young children can and SHOULD learn to read!" Oh blah. Obviously I'm already willing to believe that idea if I'm going to the trouble of reading this poorly-written book.
I read this book for the idea and the method, though, not for the writing. So it still gets 3 stars.
July 22, 2016
I was given “How to Teach Your Baby to Read” a while back. It's been lying around, so yesterday I thought I'd give it a read.
I like the idea behind the title. Upon reading the book, I found that Doman's methodology presents a couple ideas that I might try with my kids. But overall, I found this book disappointing and frustrating from a linguistics standpoint.
For the majority of the text, Doman makes claims supported almost entirely through the aid of case-study and testimonial-style examples complemented with homespun wisdom. He does not SPECIFICALLY refer to, comment on, or engage with what others scholars are saying or doing in this area.
Furthermore, Doman's views on language acquisition and language in general are antiquated or just outright incorrect in light of current linguistic study. As Doman's views on language and language acquisition provide part of the foundation for his methodology, I find it troubling that he relies upon outdated information to support a number of points. As such, I couldn't give the book a higher rating.
Nonetheless, if you want to experiment with Doman's method, just read the last 40 pages of the book.
I like the idea behind the title. Upon reading the book, I found that Doman's methodology presents a couple ideas that I might try with my kids. But overall, I found this book disappointing and frustrating from a linguistics standpoint.
For the majority of the text, Doman makes claims supported almost entirely through the aid of case-study and testimonial-style examples complemented with homespun wisdom. He does not SPECIFICALLY refer to, comment on, or engage with what others scholars are saying or doing in this area.
Furthermore, Doman's views on language acquisition and language in general are antiquated or just outright incorrect in light of current linguistic study. As Doman's views on language and language acquisition provide part of the foundation for his methodology, I find it troubling that he relies upon outdated information to support a number of points. As such, I couldn't give the book a higher rating.
Nonetheless, if you want to experiment with Doman's method, just read the last 40 pages of the book.
November 12, 2008
Reading this book changed my perception of babies and their potential. They are capable of so much, and I appreciated being able to feel like I was really teaching them rather than just waiting for them to grow out of the cute "blob" stage. I've applied these ideas of teaching babies from all the books the Domans have written, and had my children reading at age 3, learning to speak by reading (my autistic son), recognizing a "giant walkingstick" in a natural history museum (even though he was so young he didn't have a very large vocabulary)--this flashcard system works.
Note that the Domans advise lots of repetitions of the flashcards. I haven't been as consistent as they suggest, I've used white cardstock instead of posterboard, and I have still had the fabulous results they explain as possible. Remember that every little bit you do helps teach your child. I also liked to do the flashcards right before a nap or bed--it seemed to me that their minds worked on it while they were asleep because they seemed to catch on even faster that way.
Note that the Domans advise lots of repetitions of the flashcards. I haven't been as consistent as they suggest, I've used white cardstock instead of posterboard, and I have still had the fabulous results they explain as possible. Remember that every little bit you do helps teach your child. I also liked to do the flashcards right before a nap or bed--it seemed to me that their minds worked on it while they were asleep because they seemed to catch on even faster that way.
September 22, 2008
I love, love, love this book. My 4 year old is reading everything he see's now, and my 1 year old is trying too. This will be my new gift for all new parents.
August 30, 2022
Mình đọc bản tiếng Việt Dạy trẻ biết đọc sớm
Cuốn này mua khá lâu giờ mới đọc. Hồi đó vợ mình cũng áp dụng phương pháp này và sử dụng flashcard cho con học từ rất bé. Nhìn cách lướt những tấm flashcard thật nhanh trước mắt con khiến mình vẫn thắc mắc tại sao phải lướt nhanh như thế, đến mình cũng khó bắt kịp. Cuốn sách này cũng nhắc tới nhưng không hề giải thích thỏa đáng.
Mục tiêu chính của mình khi đọc cuốn này là tìm những nghiên cứu, chứng minh đủ sức thuyết phục cho những lợi ích và tác dụng của việc dạy trẻ học đọc từ sớm. Nhưng đọc hết cuốn rồi vẫn không thấy đâu. Cuốn sách chỉ đưa ra một vài trường hợp cá biệt, rất thiếu khoa học, một điều khó hiểu đối với một trung tâm nghiên cứu như thế. Những nghiên cứu mà chỉ dựa vào số ít và không có thống kê thì không có chút cơ sở nào, thậm chí làm sai lệch kết quả. Một cách lừa dối những người cả tin.
Chương 6 có một tiêu đề khá buồn cười:
Ai cũng biết tầm quan trọng của việc đọc sách. Cái người đọc cần tìm là "lợi ích của việc học đọc từ sớm" chứ không phải "lợi ích của việc đọc sách". Tác giả dường như đang cố lập lờ giữa 2 khái niệm khác hẳn nhau này để tăng thêm tính thuyết phục cho luận điểm của mình.
Nội dung chương này thì liệt kê ra những "lầm tưởng" như: dạy trẻ sớm khiến trẻ có những trục trặc trong quá trình học tập, trẻ học sớm kém thông minh,... Cá nhân mình chưa từng thấy có ai có những lầm tưởng như vậy, có vẻ chỉ là tác giả tự suy diễn ra.
Nhiều phụ huynh vẫn thích cho con học chữ sớm để không bị thua kém bạn bè, rồi để tự hào khi con biết đọc sách từ sớm,... thực tế rõ ràng trẻ sẽ biết nhiều thứ hơn do được nhồi nhét vào đầu, còn lợi hại ra sao thì chưa rõ.
Chương 9 nói về các bức thư cảm nhận của một số bà mẹ gửi về cho thấy tác dụng kì diệu của phương pháp dạy đọc này. Mình không thích những cách thuyết phục người đọc bằng việc cho họ thấy những phản hồi tốt của một vài người. Nó rất thiếu căn cứ, cảm tính và chứng tỏ tác giả chưa tự tin vào sức thuyết phục của những nghiên cứu của mình. Trong hàng triệu người mua sách, liệu có bao nhiêu phần trăm thấy được lợi ích của phương pháp này. Và trong số phần trăm đó, ai dám chắc lợi ích đó là nhờ phương pháp này đem lại, hay chỉ đơn giản là chính bản thân những đứa trẻ có năng khiếu sẵn.
Thay vì cả ngày bắt con nhìn ngắm những kí tự khô khan, tốt hơn là nên cùng con cảm những những màu sắc, hình vẽ, âm thanh đầy sinh động của thế giới. Đọc sách, nói chuyện, chơi đùa cùng con là những điều cần thiết để phát triển tình cảm và trí tuệ cho con một cách tự nhiên và thoải mái. Đừng để những áp lực và kì vọng đè nặng lên vai mình và con cái, ngay từ khi con chỉ mới lọt lòng.
P/s: các bố mẹ có trend so sánh "con nhà người ta", nếu con em mình có trend "bố mẹ nhà người ta" thì vui nhỉ.
Cuốn này mua khá lâu giờ mới đọc. Hồi đó vợ mình cũng áp dụng phương pháp này và sử dụng flashcard cho con học từ rất bé. Nhìn cách lướt những tấm flashcard thật nhanh trước mắt con khiến mình vẫn thắc mắc tại sao phải lướt nhanh như thế, đến mình cũng khó bắt kịp. Cuốn sách này cũng nhắc tới nhưng không hề giải thích thỏa đáng.
Mục tiêu chính của mình khi đọc cuốn này là tìm những nghiên cứu, chứng minh đủ sức thuyết phục cho những lợi ích và tác dụng của việc dạy trẻ học đọc từ sớm. Nhưng đọc hết cuốn rồi vẫn không thấy đâu. Cuốn sách chỉ đưa ra một vài trường hợp cá biệt, rất thiếu khoa học, một điều khó hiểu đối với một trung tâm nghiên cứu như thế. Những nghiên cứu mà chỉ dựa vào số ít và không có thống kê thì không có chút cơ sở nào, thậm chí làm sai lệch kết quả. Một cách lừa dối những người cả tin.
Chương 6 có một tiêu đề khá buồn cười:
Ai là người có vấn đề? Những người đọc sách hay những người không đọc sách?
Ai cũng biết tầm quan trọng của việc đọc sách. Cái người đọc cần tìm là "lợi ích của việc học đọc từ sớm" chứ không phải "lợi ích của việc đọc sách". Tác giả dường như đang cố lập lờ giữa 2 khái niệm khác hẳn nhau này để tăng thêm tính thuyết phục cho luận điểm của mình.
Nội dung chương này thì liệt kê ra những "lầm tưởng" như: dạy trẻ sớm khiến trẻ có những trục trặc trong quá trình học tập, trẻ học sớm kém thông minh,... Cá nhân mình chưa từng thấy có ai có những lầm tưởng như vậy, có vẻ chỉ là tác giả tự suy diễn ra.
Nhiều phụ huynh vẫn thích cho con học chữ sớm để không bị thua kém bạn bè, rồi để tự hào khi con biết đọc sách từ sớm,... thực tế rõ ràng trẻ sẽ biết nhiều thứ hơn do được nhồi nhét vào đầu, còn lợi hại ra sao thì chưa rõ.
Chương 9 nói về các bức thư cảm nhận của một số bà mẹ gửi về cho thấy tác dụng kì diệu của phương pháp dạy đọc này. Mình không thích những cách thuyết phục người đọc bằng việc cho họ thấy những phản hồi tốt của một vài người. Nó rất thiếu căn cứ, cảm tính và chứng tỏ tác giả chưa tự tin vào sức thuyết phục của những nghiên cứu của mình. Trong hàng triệu người mua sách, liệu có bao nhiêu phần trăm thấy được lợi ích của phương pháp này. Và trong số phần trăm đó, ai dám chắc lợi ích đó là nhờ phương pháp này đem lại, hay chỉ đơn giản là chính bản thân những đứa trẻ có năng khiếu sẵn.
Thay vì cả ngày bắt con nhìn ngắm những kí tự khô khan, tốt hơn là nên cùng con cảm những những màu sắc, hình vẽ, âm thanh đầy sinh động của thế giới. Đọc sách, nói chuyện, chơi đùa cùng con là những điều cần thiết để phát triển tình cảm và trí tuệ cho con một cách tự nhiên và thoải mái. Đừng để những áp lực và kì vọng đè nặng lên vai mình và con cái, ngay từ khi con chỉ mới lọt lòng.
P/s: các bố mẹ có trend so sánh "con nhà người ta", nếu con em mình có trend "bố mẹ nhà người ta" thì vui nhỉ.
August 12, 2007
According to this book, little children (0-5 years old) are more intelligent and capable of learning than previously imagined. After it is understood that they have a huge amount of curiosity about the world around them, the authors strongly recommend enriching a child’s environment by teaching them to read.
The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential (the group behind this book) was begun to see if it was possible to teach brain-damaged children to read. In this case, "brain-damaged" means children whose brains were normal at conception, but were damaged through injury or disease. After discovering that the answer to their question was a resounding Yes, the same method was tried on well children, with the same result.
For the average child, being able to explore their world, through crawling or walking, is vital to their development, so sticking them in a playpen with a bunch of toys, while understandable, is a bad idea. There is no “wrong” way to teach a child to read; the authors present their method, which involves writing words on flashcards in very large and bold print, and showing them to the child several times a day, for a few seconds at a time. It is never too early to start, even with children less than 1 year old. Do not be concerned if you cannot go "all the way" in teaching your child to read; even partial progress will help your child in the long run. Most importantly, the process should be joyous, and never a chore, for parent and child. If either one is cranky, or having a bad day, save the words for another day.
This is an excellent book. Written for parents, it is very easy to understand, and shows that it is never too early to expose your child to the world of reading. It was also first published in the 1960s, so they must be doing something right. It is very much recommended.
The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential (the group behind this book) was begun to see if it was possible to teach brain-damaged children to read. In this case, "brain-damaged" means children whose brains were normal at conception, but were damaged through injury or disease. After discovering that the answer to their question was a resounding Yes, the same method was tried on well children, with the same result.
For the average child, being able to explore their world, through crawling or walking, is vital to their development, so sticking them in a playpen with a bunch of toys, while understandable, is a bad idea. There is no “wrong” way to teach a child to read; the authors present their method, which involves writing words on flashcards in very large and bold print, and showing them to the child several times a day, for a few seconds at a time. It is never too early to start, even with children less than 1 year old. Do not be concerned if you cannot go "all the way" in teaching your child to read; even partial progress will help your child in the long run. Most importantly, the process should be joyous, and never a chore, for parent and child. If either one is cranky, or having a bad day, save the words for another day.
This is an excellent book. Written for parents, it is very easy to understand, and shows that it is never too early to expose your child to the world of reading. It was also first published in the 1960s, so they must be doing something right. It is very much recommended.
July 10, 2010
I'm definitely intrigued by the idea, and I desperately want to try it...and yet I'm hesitant. I agree with the author that young children soak up knowledge with an unfathomable rapidity, so I think my son would love it. I'm just nervous because there is no phonics involved whatsoever...the child is taught solely through sight words, which gets to be a LOT of words on cards! My concern is that he will learn to read and yet be missing some of the most basic tools he needs to continue learning on his own. He can't come to me for the rest of his life and ask, "What word is this?"
The author vaguely addresses this question in the book, but he just makes a blanket statement, basically saying, "Your child will thank you for just teaching him to read and not boring him with phonics." I was frustrated throughout the book with many statements such as this one...lots of generalizations and anecdotal evidence but almost no reputable research.
I did read the updated edition (2002), but the book still seemed dated and definitely had a 1960's flavor to it.
I'm still undecided as to what I will do. It really was an easy and enjoyable read, and I would love to have something structured to do with my son this next year. I would welcome any thoughts anyone has on this or other reading methods.
The author vaguely addresses this question in the book, but he just makes a blanket statement, basically saying, "Your child will thank you for just teaching him to read and not boring him with phonics." I was frustrated throughout the book with many statements such as this one...lots of generalizations and anecdotal evidence but almost no reputable research.
I did read the updated edition (2002), but the book still seemed dated and definitely had a 1960's flavor to it.
I'm still undecided as to what I will do. It really was an easy and enjoyable read, and I would love to have something structured to do with my son this next year. I would welcome any thoughts anyone has on this or other reading methods.
August 2, 2010
A large part of the book is spent explaining whether and why anyone would want to teach their baby to read. Will it HURT them? Will it RETARD their growth? Will it OVER-PRESSURE them? Etc. If you're already convinced that teaching your baby to read isn't going to mortally wound their infant souls then you'll be happy to have your intuition confirmed by data, and you can then proceed to skim the first 100 pages
The rest of the book gives a system for creating cards and starting to expose the baby to words until he or she can read. Treating reading like a game and doing it in small doses seems to work, as evidenced by the numerous testimonials towards the end of the book.
In this, the 21st century when we are amazed and privileged to live in the presence of devices such as the iPad and the iPhone there is, naturally, an app for that. Actually there are several. Dozens even. I chose "My First Words" which seems to have been designed by someone familiar with this book. So far, baby likes learning to read. Loves it. Is enthralled by it, and shows no signs of emotional or physical distress.
Check it out. Along with the app it makes teaching the little people the ways of the book easy and, as I mentioned, fun.
The rest of the book gives a system for creating cards and starting to expose the baby to words until he or she can read. Treating reading like a game and doing it in small doses seems to work, as evidenced by the numerous testimonials towards the end of the book.
In this, the 21st century when we are amazed and privileged to live in the presence of devices such as the iPad and the iPhone there is, naturally, an app for that. Actually there are several. Dozens even. I chose "My First Words" which seems to have been designed by someone familiar with this book. So far, baby likes learning to read. Loves it. Is enthralled by it, and shows no signs of emotional or physical distress.
Check it out. Along with the app it makes teaching the little people the ways of the book easy and, as I mentioned, fun.
July 2, 2012
Glenn Doman's advice on teaching a baby to read is both refreshingly straightforward and precise (down to the number of inches tall your letters should be and what color of felt tip marker you ought to use to make them). While not all of these injunctions seem proven or perhaps necessary to the working of this plan, they are what worked for Doman and so he relates them. It is nice that he put the pragmatic portions of the book separate from the philosophical because it makes turning back to it while actually trying to implement this plan much easier than searching through chapters of philosophical argument to find the snippets of practical advice like so many other books about child education tend to do.
August 28, 2015
I taught my son to read at the age of two with another edition of this book. It had instructions on how to make flash cards using a wide red felt tip marker and the backside of large index cards; both of which I purchased at a dollar store. The book also gave word progression suggestions and augmentation schedules. I made my own additions to the teaching method using the BOB Books, and a few Dr. Seuss books; like Go Dog Go, One Fish Two Fish, and Hop on Pop. I know the current versions have all sorts of pre-made flash cards and books to use with their method, but you really don't need to purchase them.
August 28, 2019
I haven't actually read this book cover to cover. However, my mother used this method to teach me to read when I was two. She did say that she would never have continued the flash card system with me if I hated it. My grandmother, an experienced school teacher, did not believe that I could read at 2 - until I read her a picture book. It doesn't always teach phonetics - for example, I had a real interest in history and the ancient Egyptians as a child, but had no idea how to pronounce "Pharaoh".
November 13, 2008
I read this book and went out and bought all the poster paper, black markers, etc. I wrote the huge words on them and tried doing it with my son. He was 18 months when we started. Totally bombed. I stopped. He is almost 3 now. Once in a while I pull out the cards but honestly, reading to your kids seems like the best way and this book doesn't really talk about reading to your kids. You know... the old fashioned way. Good in theory. Can't say it works, though.
February 9, 2010
An easy read and a great concept with convincing arguments and testimonials. I sent away for my reading cards immediately! Just started teaching him last week and already my 2.5-year-old is reading a couple of words. I was most intrigued by the chicken and egg question presented by the authors about so many early readers entering gifted programs. Did they read early because they were gifted or did they excel (and thereby acquire the gifted label becuase they read early????)
June 4, 2009
I read this book 6 year ago and teach my son right away. It worked! My son can read since he was 2.5 y o, and since that day he loves to read and write stories and poems.
April 17, 2024
Y así empieza mi revolución pacífica.
Leer es un hábito que apasiona a muchas personas, ¿por qué no regalar este maravilloso hábito a nuestros niños cuanto antes posible?
En este libro aprendemos un método bastante sencillo para aprovechar al máximo el potencial desperdiciado que tienen los niños, por los falsos argumentos de la sociedad de que se les “está robando su infancia”, cuando en realidad el mayor deseo que tienen los niños es el de aprender y aprender.
Todos con hijos que tengan el deseo de verlos felices y bien realizados, les recomiendo leer este libro para poder brindarle a sus hijos esa dicha.
Leer es un hábito que apasiona a muchas personas, ¿por qué no regalar este maravilloso hábito a nuestros niños cuanto antes posible?
En este libro aprendemos un método bastante sencillo para aprovechar al máximo el potencial desperdiciado que tienen los niños, por los falsos argumentos de la sociedad de que se les “está robando su infancia”, cuando en realidad el mayor deseo que tienen los niños es el de aprender y aprender.
Todos con hijos que tengan el deseo de verlos felices y bien realizados, les recomiendo leer este libro para poder brindarle a sus hijos esa dicha.
May 31, 2020
Great system to teach toddler to read. My only complaint is that the system assumes 'the mother' will teach child.
January 21, 2025
this is how i learned to read so probably it works
March 17, 2017
Làm thế nào dạy em bé biết đọc, tiêu đề là cuốn sách là thế, nhưng thực tế điều mà tôi thấy hứng thú không phải là các phương pháp dạy con học, mà là triết lý về giáo dục sớm chiếm một tỷ trọng lớn trong cuốn sách. Việc đọc hiểu, theo tác giả, có bản chất giống như việc nghe hiểu, một qua âm thanh, một qua hình ảnh. Chính vì thế trẻ học càng sớm càng tốt. Cuốn sách nêu lên những ích lợi của việc dạy con biết đọc sớm với một số luận điểm như: Trẻ em (1-5 tuổi) có thể học biết đọc; Trẻ em hứng thú với việc học biết đọc; Trẻ em học biết đọc sớm sẽ phát triển não bộ và có nhiều ích lợi về sau.
Về kỹ thuật phần lớn dựa trên những tấm bìa in chữ lớn, từ chữ cái đến cả từ, đền cả câu. Có thể có nhiều phương pháp khác nhau, nhưng chỉ dạy em bé học khi cả cha mẹ và con cảm thấy thoải mái và hứng thú còn khi bé hết hứng thú thì hãy dừng lại.
Về kỹ thuật phần lớn dựa trên những tấm bìa in chữ lớn, từ chữ cái đến cả từ, đền cả câu. Có thể có nhiều phương pháp khác nhau, nhưng chỉ dạy em bé học khi cả cha mẹ và con cảm thấy thoải mái và hứng thú còn khi bé hết hứng thú thì hãy dừng lại.
January 27, 2015
I just completed how to teach your baby to read by Glenn Doman and Janet Doman.
This is truly an amazing book on the leading edge of thought, to know and believe that our tiny babies can be taught to read from as little as day one is just outstanding.
This book outlines the methods ,procedures to be followed step by step, the do's and dont's , how the babies brain is wired at different stages of development and growth and mostly it's never to late to teach you baby to read from 0-72months is the optimal time.
Give your child the greatest gift to learn and have a magical bond with father and mother.
Parents who have done this course many eons ago have the most amazing stories to share about the kids who are now adults or just completing school and the journeys as kids who had the "advantage" of reading or learning math easily.
For the skeptic or those who think that kids hate learning and that its to much for the child - don't underestimate your child's ability , read with an open mind and heart don't let this treasure pass due to what you think is right or what you know.
I feel blessed to have come across these books the future has never looked brighter for my son.
Lots of work and dedication however from what I have read it becomes a joyous process with dividends that are worth more than gold.
Here here to the Institutes of Achievement of Human potential
This is truly an amazing book on the leading edge of thought, to know and believe that our tiny babies can be taught to read from as little as day one is just outstanding.
This book outlines the methods ,procedures to be followed step by step, the do's and dont's , how the babies brain is wired at different stages of development and growth and mostly it's never to late to teach you baby to read from 0-72months is the optimal time.
Give your child the greatest gift to learn and have a magical bond with father and mother.
Parents who have done this course many eons ago have the most amazing stories to share about the kids who are now adults or just completing school and the journeys as kids who had the "advantage" of reading or learning math easily.
For the skeptic or those who think that kids hate learning and that its to much for the child - don't underestimate your child's ability , read with an open mind and heart don't let this treasure pass due to what you think is right or what you know.
I feel blessed to have come across these books the future has never looked brighter for my son.
Lots of work and dedication however from what I have read it becomes a joyous process with dividends that are worth more than gold.
Here here to the Institutes of Achievement of Human potential
February 7, 2023
This is the book that taught me how to read well by three. It was my favorite thing in the world being a small person and impressing older people by reading. I’m not going to say I’m some great intellectual, but even though my grades weren’t top of my class, my reading ability was and I’ve always had a great love of reading.
I re-read this book to freshen up for my youngest daughter’s reading debut. I used this method to teach two of her three older sisters with excellent success. My third daughter, born 10 weeks early, had a hard time with learning the way the book teaches, but she would absolutely be struggling more with reading had she not had some contact with it before school.
The book, written in the 60’s has a some sexism, racism, ageism, classism, and historical inaccuracies scattered through the book, but the method itself is sound. Despite all that, this book will help teach your little one to read joyously. I highly recommend it.
Popsugar Reading Challenge 2023: A book you bought second hand (started in 2022!)
I re-read this book to freshen up for my youngest daughter’s reading debut. I used this method to teach two of her three older sisters with excellent success. My third daughter, born 10 weeks early, had a hard time with learning the way the book teaches, but she would absolutely be struggling more with reading had she not had some contact with it before school.
The book, written in the 60’s has a some sexism, racism, ageism, classism, and historical inaccuracies scattered through the book, but the method itself is sound. Despite all that, this book will help teach your little one to read joyously. I highly recommend it.
Popsugar Reading Challenge 2023: A book you bought second hand (started in 2022!)
January 3, 2024
I used this book as a guide to teach my girls to read back in the '80s, and I bought the Spanish version now that I plan to teach my granddaughter to read in Spanish. I will modify the method a great deal, as I did with my girls. I don't think much of the 5-seconds approach. I tried it with his "How to Teach Your Baby Math" and she lost interest after only 6 days. I plan to let her touch and study the word cards rather than flash five cards for one second each and not let her look at them. My girls learned really well by letting them study two cards until they could tell the difference, then adding cards one at a time as they learned them. I also used words that I felt were more relevant to my child: mommy, daddy, then bear, book, etc.
November 16, 2007
Don't you ever let your baby grows without you, as his/her parents, reading this.
Babies are natural born geniuses. But we have tendencies to degeniusing them. So what can we do to maintain their superior brain and logic?
First, you can teach them to read. It will save you a lot of fuss someday when they're big enough, already bored with their shining bright coloured toys, and start to whining for your attention. Just toss them their favorite books and you can enjoy your cup of tea peacefully (I hope)
*Personally I'm not trying to make my baby a genius or sumthing but I'd really2 glad if my kids love to read, like their mommy does*
Babies are natural born geniuses. But we have tendencies to degeniusing them. So what can we do to maintain their superior brain and logic?
First, you can teach them to read. It will save you a lot of fuss someday when they're big enough, already bored with their shining bright coloured toys, and start to whining for your attention. Just toss them their favorite books and you can enjoy your cup of tea peacefully (I hope)
*Personally I'm not trying to make my baby a genius or sumthing but I'd really2 glad if my kids love to read, like their mommy does*
September 18, 2014
save time and start from page 103. All of the great content in this book, including extremely helpful advice on teaching your infant to read, come after 102 pages of humble-brags, anecdotal stories that claim to prove a broad thesis, and musings by the author. I never needed to be convinced to teach my kid how to read, I just wanted advice on how to do it most effectively! With that said, the great value of this book comes from the last 60 pages, which offers a methodical approach to teaching your child to read.
September 5, 2021
I like Doman's premise, but not his exercise of his. His premise is: babies are constantly trying to learn, and they are capable of learning complex concepts; so don't hesitate to tell them "that dog is a poodle" rather than just saying "that's a dog." However, I didn't like his practice of drilling babies with notecards, which teaches babies that the way to learn is to sit in a drill. As Magda Gerber famously said, "Be careful what you teach. It might interfere with what they are learning."
June 19, 2009
I'm not even half way thru it and wow.....I sooo love it!
Update: I did finish the book and wow.....it sounds great! I haven't yet started the process with Phoebe but I am hoping to do so during the summer. I'd like to see if it actually works. I might use it with Logan, too. Although he might be past that stage now.
Update: I did finish the book and wow.....it sounds great! I haven't yet started the process with Phoebe but I am hoping to do so during the summer. I'd like to see if it actually works. I might use it with Logan, too. Although he might be past that stage now.
November 18, 2009
Good book. Clear instruction. and it works!! my baby can read
December 7, 2023
11 years ago I read this book and attempted it's concepts with my son. He reads nonstop. I can give him enough books even with weekly library trips. He eats them up. It really works.
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