That series along with Montessori sandpapers letters made a big difference in my daughter’s reading ability. Also I like the Reading A-Z books. You can download up to 30 free and after that you pay a yearly subscription, so if you like the free books, subscribe. Another website I like is the Learning Page, they have lots of free books too. 

     I think coloring in is a very good idea because it strengthens the child’s hand. A lot of parents disagree with me on the coloring in, they seem to think their child is not learning unless there is an open book in front of them. A lot of problems with writing is due to weak hands, especially with girls. 

     There are also a lot of reading games available on the Internet. These games can keep your child occupied for hours and she is still learning. The computer corrects mistakes and keeps score and kids love them. The games are very good at increasing vocabulary and spelling. Check out the games at Starfall and on the PBS kids website they are pretty good.