Hi
Martha,
I am a Special Education Resource teacher who works
with children in grades K-5. Two years ago I found the
Crazy Shorts, Crazy Longs, and Crazy Mores card games
in a catalogue. I LOVE the games! One of my Fifth grade
boys has struggled with Reading ever since he began
school. After a few months of playing the games a few
times a week, his reading drastically improved. When
I talked with him about it, he said, “Ms. Wheeler,
it’s those crazy games. I have learned more about
reading from those card games than anything else.”
Thank you !
Joan Wheeler,
ESE Resource Teacher
Pathways Elementary School
Ormond Beach, Florida
I
purchased the games at the International Dyslexia Association
conference several years ago; I use them ALL the time
and the kids LOVE them! It’s one of THE best products
out there. I use it in two schools and in my private
practice with students up to grade 10. It’s their
favourite game. I tell everyone I can about them! Thank-you!
(Comment when ordering three more sets)
Sheena Pufek, Oakville, ON
To Whom It May Concern:
The Reading and Homework Help Program of the Toronto
Public Library has had the pleasure of hosting Martha's
workshops on phonemic awareness and reading help techniques
since 1999, presented to our program staff, volunteers
and parents. I have also seen her speak at a Frontier
College literacy conference. She is an excellent speaker.
Her positive and engaging style effectively conveys
the considerable theoretical and practical knowledge
delivered in her presentation.
After every one of her sessions, I have had program
participants thank me for bringing in Martha as a speaker.
So many of them not only learn a lot, they walk away
inspired and enthusiastic about applying what they have
learned.
Martha's Crazy Cards games have become a mainstay activity
at many of
our locations. We promoted their use at staff and volunteer
workshops,
and we found that they really caught on. Obviously,
Crazy Cards help
children learn sounds and vocabulary, but they're useful
in other ways
too. They help language development skills as children
use the card
words in sentences they form. They help children recognize
word families
and develop sight recognition.
Most importantly, the card games are great motivators.
The kids will practice less appealing reading if they
know they can play Crazy Cards later. Crazy Cards has
also helped bring a better sense of community to our
program, as volunteers and their students join together
to play in groups or even in Crazy Card tournaments.
Crazy Cards really is one of the most fun, economical
and educational games we have.
Sincerely,
David Kondo
Reading and Homework Help Program Co-ordinator
West Region, Toronto Public Library
416-394-5012, Fax: 416-394-5185
Today I received my set of Crazy Cards. I am very pleased
with the product, but most of all the customer service
you provided.
Thank you so much.
Joan Albarado
Marrero, LA
"That’s
a GREAT game! It has helped SO many of my students,
and they LOVE it! And these are kids who struggle -
their eyes just light up!"
-Melodie Shantz, Moorefied ON Canada
I
just wanted to let you know how much my students are
enjoying (the Crazy Card) games. I am so delighted with
how quickly they caught on. They are reading words and
I think they are surprising themselves! Wow! What a
ride! Thanks!
Mary Cullinan
Toronto, ON
Thanks
for your excellent follow up!
I am working with boy in Grade One who just loves the
program. We are working on the “ee”, “ea”
vowel patterns and he is really enjoying the games and
spelling sticks. It is perfect for him and I am finding
it very helpful.
Thanks again,
Joanne Smyth
Guelph, ON
