The author of the technique of using dynamic cubes is the father of three children and the teacher in combination Chaplygin Evgeniy Vasilievich. He believes that it is quite realistic to teach a child to read in three days with due interest, desire and diligence. For his technique, Chaplygin was awarded a gold medal at the International Exhibition "Games and Toys".
The set includes:
- 10 wooden blocks with letters on each side;
- 10 blocks with paired dynamic cubes;
- "Cheat sheet-book" for parents.
The vowels are indicated in red, and the consonants are in black.
In blocks, cubes can rotate 360 degrees, so using two cubes of blocks you can get 32 syllables. The blocks and cubes themselves are chosen in such a way that a large number of words can be composed from the resulting syllables. For example, from 3 blocks it will turn out to make more than 500 words. Due to the variety of combinations of cubes and blocks, you can make whole texts.
Quick learning of reading is due to the fact that in the process of learning the child includes all the spheres of perception:
- sight: the child sees letters and syllables;
- subject-manipulative activity: he twists and twists cubes in all directions;
- speech: the child pronounces letters, syllables, words;
- thinking: he compares, tries to draw conclusions and remember.
Chaplygin's method: teaching reading
The basic postulate of the success of acquiring reading skills is the interaction of the adult with the child in a playful form. Since gaming is the leading activity in childhood, then the assimilation of the received material takes place more quickly. Classes for mastering the reading skill are as follows:
- Initially, it is necessary to establish contact with the child and arouse his interest. Let the child first get acquainted with the cubes: twist them in his hands, sniff, pat.
- The adult acts as a conductor between the child and the teaching methods. At first he shows how you can make words from cubes. Since the most often audible and intimate word for any person is his own name, you can start learning by composing the name of the child, then the name of the mother.
- Begin the formation of the skill reading is necessary with simple words that have paired syllables. These words are: mother, father, woman. One syllable from the word is looking for an adult, the second syllable he suggests finding a child. Then they collect together from two syllables a whole word.
- Since the cubes are dynamic, that is, they can rotate in any direction, the parent can demonstrate how many other words can be created from a single word (for example, "mom"). Mother - Masha - Sasha - Kasha - Our, etc.
- Then it is necessary to fix the child's knowledge. This can be done by reading various signs on the street by syllables or by analyzing words from children's tales into syllables. To help parents can go special children's books, which are called "I read by syllables."
Do not forget that the learning process for the child should be presented in the form of a game, and not be perceived as a forced necessity. Included is the "Book-cheat sheet" with a detailed description of fun games that can interest the child. The child himself can also offer his mother what games with the use of cubes he wants to play. In this case, it is important for an adult only to maintain such an interest and give the child freedom of action.
Cubes Chaplygin make their own hands will be quite difficult. Because they must necessarily be made of wood. And some of the cubes must also rotate at the same time, which requires
When using any teaching method, it is necessary to remember that the main goal pursued by an adult is not to teach any skills (reading, writing), but to form a child's interest in this area. Then he will learn to read and write, and write with the support and direction of the adult available.
Chaplygin's method is often compared with teaching reading in cubes Zaitsev. Which one to choose: cubes Zaitsev or cubes Chaplygin - it is difficult to say. It is believed that the Chaplygin cubes, made of wood more quality and pleasant to the touch, so like kids. And Zaitsev's cups, more often made of cardboard, are less durable, but at the same time are designed to develop sensory perception. The only advice is not to mix techniques, but to choose your liking.