Use code: STARSANDSTRIPES

By the way, I have tried out a new game called PictoWords that you might want to give a try.  Remember, you can download the game for a free 1 hour trial.  If you have a visual learner who is just starting to get into reading compound words, this game might be a good tool for you.  In the game you are given three image tiles plus 3 letters and you must use these in combination to create words and reach your goal.  For instance, you might receive an image representing "thin" plus the letter "K" in your set and you would combine them to create the word "Think." 

The game can become complicated because often changing the letter combinations changes the sound of the initial word.  Also some of the words used are unfamiliar and some are actually abbreviations or slang such as "reb" or "EKG."   To help the player, a list of "blank" options is provided.  So the game board will indicate what specific sets of combinations  particular set of images and letters will produce.  HInts are also available.    The game also provides a dictionary that the player can click on to read the definition of a word.    

I am planning to purchase it myself at some point.  Right now, my son can watch me play a see how the individual words combine to make new words, later I think it's something he'll be able to do on his own.  I think I've mentioned before that we have a Game Club membership so we aren't paying "full price" for the games we select (though we do buy a lot over a year's time), but simply for the value of being able to show my son how words go together this on is worth the purchase to me.  I could almost see those little cogs in his brain turning. LOL!  Again, the trial is free so take a look if you think it would be a good complement to your child's reading program.  And, take advantage of that 40% so you don't have to pay full price either.