We Both Read books — These books are designed for the parent to read one page of more difficult text and the child reads the other page of easier text. We all look forward to it. Tami, Yes, we agree. Reading aloud regularly to children, even beyond when they can read well themselves, is beneficial in so many ways, plus it makes warm, fuzzy memories.
Laura, Yes, reading to younger kids is a great motivator for reading. Definitely finding a subject that interests my son works. The Level 1 Star Wars reader worked for him the other day! My reluctant reader is also a born comedian, so directing him towards silly chapter books like: How to Eat Fried Worms, is helpful. He just finished that one in a breeze since it was something he was interested in. The only thing that he likes to read to himself is comic books.
He is a fourth grader and he still likes reading picture books.
We like all the Dr. We are really loving using these programs. My oldest daughter is doing the spelling to fill in the gaps and has learned a lot already. We have flown through two levels at this point but it is worth it to gain a foundation for the future lessons.
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My youngest daughter is in AAR 1 and loves it. I love watching her face when she figures out a story. Her favorite so far is The Red Pen. She loves that one. My middle daughter is dyslexic and really struggling. Even she loves the level 1 books and is so proud of herself when she reads the stories. Thanks for an excellent program and thanks for your generosity. Christina, Thank you for sharing how your children are doing. Let us know if you ever need more help for your struggling learner, although it sounds like she is off to a good start.
I have found that reading aloud to the struggling reader is a great motivator.
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My child loves to read and be read to! This program has really helped her tremendously. Going to purchase the first lesson today. So excited to help my daughter with her spelling! Would love to win the giveaway! Thank you so much! Your curriculum has worked miraculously for our different learners. I have tried many spelling and reading curricula and I highly recommend yours! As a mom of five it has simlpified our day with the easy lesson plans to follow. My son is reading more now by reading to his little sister when I need a few minutes to get a chore done.
He enjoys showing her how he can read!
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Ann Marie, This is a great idea! My daughter loves to read to the dogs and cats.
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I finally got my oldest son interested in reading when our local library got in a new section of graphic novels. Corrie, My own boys have fell in love with graphic novels too. I have been pleasantly surprised with the range of topics available. Your children can earn a feee pass if they read 6 hrs. Hey, I read books that are easy for me all the time. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for an awesome reading program!!!! When our former reading program was driving her batty, I just took her to the library and let her pick books that interested her. If the reading level was too high, I read them or helped.
It took the pressure off though and now she loves the library. When my girls first started reading they got a new book for every 20 read. They also had a special doll that they could only hold if they were reading to her. Motivational Tips Recommended by Our Readers My daughter earns a sticker for each mom-approved book she reads.
When she reaches ten stickers, she gets to choose a prize from a bin full of Target Dollar Spot goodies. For example, anything about knights, castles, etc. Recommended by larasplace via Instagram Have them pick a book or topic that they enjoy reading or learning about. Letting them choose always works! Recommended by Sarahi D.
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Minecraft has been a great motivator. Recommended by Nancy B. Recommended by Alaina K. Recommended by Robin W. Recommended by Corrie via Facebook I used two small finger puppets one for me, one for her and we pretended the puppets were reading the story. Recommended by Rachael via blog comment My son is reading more now by reading to his little sister when I need a few minutes to get a chore done. He loves showing her how he can read! Recommended by Ann Marie via blog comment.
Creating fun and engaging activities that are tied to the themes or topics of the book can be a way for young learners to enjoy reading. Recommended by Allyson via blog comment. Recommended by Anita via blog comment I use 1-page stories to get them past the fear of the story being too long. Set whatever reading goals you wish for your children to achieve and when they are reached the children are rewarded with a free Pizza Hut personal pizza. Recommended by Nichol via blog comment I used 2 small finger puppets one for me, one for her and we pretended the puppets were reading the story.
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Let your child's interests lead the way when you are choosing books. Look for books on topics you know are of interest and ones that relate to these things. For example, if you know your child is interested in whales, look for books that talk about famous explorers or historical fiction set on whaling boats.
As your child gets older, you will find that he or she enjoys increasingly complex books that can each about the world and introduce social and ethical issues. Talk about the books your child is reading independently and for school, and discuss favorite topics and authors. Some kids enjoy keeping a checklist of favorite authors' books.
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Another way to grab your child's interest is to pick books that have a personal connection. Introduce your childhood favorites and talk about why you love them. Kids may also like to read junior versions of the same magazines you read. The school-age child's schedule can be a busy one. You may be having dinner on the go as you scoot from soccer practice to music lessons.
But if you can find 30 minutes a day to read with your child, you will help ensure future reading success.
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Even if 30 minutes isn't possible, remember that any time you spend reading is better than no time at all. Use the same strategies you did when your child was younger — talk about what you read before, during, and after, asking open-ended questions that encourage your child to have a conversation with you. Read expressively and with enjoyment. You might choose to take turns reading "You read a page, then I'll read a page," etc. What Great Teachers Do. Socialization Myth and Homeschooling.
Find your child's reading level Check out how well your children can read. What you need to know: It is a first-step screening procedure — not a substitute for a comprehensive reading assessment. At the high school level, the assessment is most effective for students with poor decoding skills. Bright children often read several levels above their grade level. What you will learn from the assessment: You will learn how well your child is reading words at each grade level. A reading category can be determined for each grade level: