Comments on: Summer Reading Tips for Kids – Plus Win Books!

By: Gianna

Gianna — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:52:11 +0000

Read together every day

By: Brooke

Brooke — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:55:32 +0000

we read a bedtime book everynight... We also reward with BOOKS... I read and wee man "reads" next to me with his TAG reading books Brooke’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday- Lil Kiwi

By: amy delong

amy delong — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:28:44 +0000

well my 2 boys do not read yet,but I read to them every night before bed&they love it!

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By: kathy pease

kathy pease — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:11:55 +0000

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By: kathy pease

kathy pease — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:11:20 +0000

i love to site out in my backyard by my garden and read its very relaxing

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:10:49 +0000

My son has recently been formally diagnosed with Dyslexia. We have been working during the school year to improve his reading level and fluency. We have found that with larger reading assignments, it is helpful to do what we call “pair reading”. It works like a buddy system. Either my Husband or I will sit down with our Son during his reading time at home. He will begin to read the story or book first. Usually, our Son will read a paragraph, and then either my Husband or I will read the next paragraph. We continue to do this for the entire reading assignment, or if it is one of his own books, until he wishes to stop.

This technique allows him the opportunity to read his assignment, without being overwhelmed by it. Thus, he is able to complete his reading in a reasonable amount of time. Additionally, by hearing us read, he will improve upon the fluency of his reading, just by hearing how we sound a word, or how the sentence structure should be read.

This technique has definitely increased his confidence when reading, and has improved his overall reading level from where he started at the beginning of the school year. We have also used other reading techniques that have assisted him in becoming a more successful reader, even though he has Dyslexia.

I hope this information will help someone else.

-Beth

By: Kathy Scott

Kathy Scott — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:54:52 +0000

My kids earn video games time by reading.

By: Carolyn Ireland

Carolyn Ireland — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:07:14 +0000

Set aside a reading time each day – same time. Require everyone, regardless of age (parents too!) to stop and read for that time. No TV on etc.

By: Courtney S

Courtney S — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:59:29 +0000

I put aside time everyday for my son to read. He loves it because I will get my book and start reading and he gets his. He loves that he is doing something with mom.

By: STAISHA

STAISHA — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:52:43 +0000

My best summer reading tips are: variety,focusing some books on the summer’s activities ie; books about swimming, fishing, boating, camping, sleepovers, museum trips…whatever. Some just fun books, no rhyme or reason. Reading a set amount (30 min)daily also keeps us on task.