where can i get a free download for a learing to read program for a 6 year old?
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OK, it's not free, but it is a SUPER program.  www.readinga-z.com.  I homeschool my 5 year old and have been incredibly impressed with his progress.  You can check it out for free.  The cost is pretty steep (like $80/year), but it is SOOOO worth it.  Reading is necessary to every other discipline (science, history, even math).  Get behind in reading and you'll have a tough time keeping up in everything else.
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For learning her ABC's, you can use any computer really. I would recommend including a Touch Screen, and a one-button mouse with your purchase, to make interaction with the computer much easier for her. You must be VERY patient with her regarding her learning to interact with the computer, and with her learning the content of the programs. \n\nWhat country are you in? If you are in the United States, then even if your daughter is on a "Life Skills" certficiate track at school, she should have goals relating to learning reading (actually, goals relating to each of the core academic subjects). Talk with your daughter's special education teacher about which goals tie in to the reading/language arts state standards and benchmarks. No Child Left Behind and the new reauthorization of IDEA requires that she have academic goals in the five core areas (Reading, Writing, Math, Science/Social Studies). However, your daughter may still be working on pre-reading and pre-writing goals that lead up to the regular standards. Ask about what activities they have been doing with her for the eventual acquisition of print recognition and writing. The school probably also has had your daughter on a computer already, for at least once per week (in the school computer lab or on a classroom computer).\n\nFrom your saying that you wish to "open up communication," I take it your daughter does NOT speak?  If she is not talking, then there are touch-board communication devices that greatly assist with basic communication. They range from 2 panels up to dozens of panels.  Once again, IF you are in the United States, your IEP committee should be looking at how to help her express herself in social communication. What does your Speech Pathologist say? Has your committee done an assistive technology assessment?\n\nFor your home computer, I would recommend the Reader Rabbit series, starting with their Infant, and then Pre-School programs, so that your daughter can learn how the computer works. Also, try the activities at these links (not all may interest her, but they are worth a try):\n\ngood training for computer interactivity and basic vocabulary skills at...\nhttp://www.pctots.com/infant-development.htm\n\nthen add...\nhttp://www.learningcompany.com/\nhttp://www.getreadytoread.org/content/view/101/317/\nhttp://www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/?scrollerId=games\nhttp://www.4thekidstoystore.com/edso.html
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Try Foxit Reader, it's free and loads much faster the adobe reader.
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I don't know of DVDs, but you might want to check out Rosetta Stone software.  It's very photo-based and includes pronunciation, so it would work well for even young children, but you'd have to lead them through it.
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:}\nQuick verse offers library software speciffically for church and school libraries.
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This is a good one and its fun!\n\nhttp://www.childrenssoftwareonline.com/Default.aspx?m=item&pID=218
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Try Project Gutenberg www.gutenberg.org.  Thousands of public domain classics -- all free!
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You can google that an easily find it, or go to your local library and you could probably find a book, I have a tutorial and it came with the program.
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You may want to try\nhttp://www.free-ebooks.net/
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try www.limewire.com \nand they got "free " EBOOKS
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go to LEARN TO READ@STARFALL.COM. my kids love it
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I think www.learnatest.com has one, but it might cost money.
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Look into NetNanny (http://www.netnanny.com)
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if you have a library card, some libraries have websites where you can download it in text or listen to it. look at your library's website
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Download the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader - it is FREE \n\nhttp://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
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http://www.ulead.com/vs/trial.htm\n\nu can get only 30 days trial offer.\nfull version for free download is not yet released..\nbut u can try some cracks..
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RECALL PLUS is a very interesting software,try this http://www.recallplus.com/\nbeware,it makes you addicted to reading!!\nEnjoy reading!!