The techniques are clearly explained in detail and easy for any parent to follow along and apply. With regular practice in a fun environment children learn the words easily and are soon on their way. This does require involvement by the parents and a time commitment. However, the time commitment is minimal considering the results achieved. This is a highly recommended book for anyone wanting to give their kids a big jump on schooling or who are home schooling.

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It works!  Apr 05, 2004 By D. Dean
I used the program in this book over 20 years ago to teach 5 of my 6 children to read. (My oldest son was already reading when I discovered the book.) It worked beautifully! All my children were reading well above grade level as they entered kindergarten! As an elementary teacher now, I can see that this program can help children who may not respond well to phonics learning. Whatever help we can give our children, let's do it! Those who struggle with reading, struggle with every subject, because they all require reading! I highly recommend this book!

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Good idea gone bad  Nov 29, 2003 By Danielle Cumberland
There is only one useful point in anything Doman has to say and I will save you the money by telling you here: You can teach your child anything you want them to know. Don't ever look down on your child because they are very little, assuming they cannot learn something useful or important.

However, there are about 1,000 better ways to teach your child anything - reading, math, music, whatever - than by using the Doman method. The Doman program is boring, expensive, time-consuming and not as effective or as efficient as lots of fun ways you can make up yourself. I taught my children phonics when they were babies and toddlers using cards stationed at their changing table, refrigerator magnet letters, puzzles and bath foamy letters that stick on the wall. My daughter learned to read at 3.5 years old and my son started reading just before age 4. They are also very bright overall and good at math and other things that interest them. Don't waste time and money on Doman. Doman himself says learning is to be "joyous", but the majority of people I've "known" on-line using this program constantly complain that their kids won't look at the flashcards. Make it joyous by giving your child unstintingly the gift of knowledge, without ever demanding a certain achievment level of them.

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