Learning to read individual words is a tricky business. Reading words require kids to decode, or figure out, the word. --> APPS for decoding words. (PHONICS) Sight words are words children need to know without decoding, just by a glance. Those must be practiced and memorized. --> FREE sight word printables. --> GAMES for learning sight words. --> APPS for sight words. When … [Read more...]
5 Ideas for Kids Who Hate to Read
What do you do when your child hates to read? It's painful to see your child struggle and feel such negative emotions. No doubt you're wondering what you can do at home to help your child learn to love reading. (Or at least like it.) Try these 5 easy ideas at home with your reluctant reader. You can help your child's reading confidence. Once a child is a more confident reader, he or she … [Read more...]
Struggling readers read your own writing
Some kids HATE to read. Some kids hate to write. Does your child hate to read or write? If they hate reading, or struggle, try having them read their own writing. Melissa Depper, a youth services librarian at Arapahoe Library District, reminded me that a story written in the reader's own words iseasier for him or her to read. Not to mention, more motivating. Before you panic about your … [Read more...]