Struggling readers, reluctant readers, and wiggly readers all benefit from exposure to short nonfiction books. Primarily because in these books, they can jump around in their reading sequence. That means that kids can read whatever strikes their fancy in any order that they wish. For those wiggly readers, they can take breaks in nonfiction without losing comprehension momentum. Because … [Read more...]
Easy Books for Older Kids (Who Are Struggling Readers)
If you have an older reader who needs to read easy books, easier than their grade level, it can be tricky to find high-interest books that don't seem ridiculous or babyish yet are still at a low reading level. This book list is for them. Readers who are struggling and need ideas for books that are easier to read. (Sometimes these books are called high-low books.) Granted, these books … [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...]