In this video we look at what the research
says and also offer a great number of tips for Parents and Teachers.What
the research says:
- Reading ability and feelings toward reading are
related.
- Forcing children to read yields poor results.
Tips for parents to encourage reading:
- Be Role Models- Read often with children and on
your own.
- Book Allowances- You can use the library or purchase
new books for your children to their liking.
- Assure Kids That Read Has a Purpose- Reading is not
a chore. We read to gain insight into things we don't understand.
- Read Aloud- Family reading nights are great!
- Create a family newsletter, web site, and/or blog-
Kids love to use technology. Technology requires a great deal of reading.
Tips for teachers to encourage reading:
- Encourage Student Pen Pal Exchanges- Check our message
board. Teachers are constantly meeting other Pen Pal classes that
way.
- Reading Scavenger Hunt- When students read in a competitive
setting, you would be surprised how fast they retain information.
- Read & Share- Have students share their thoughts
with the class.
- Class Newspaper- This allow students to further explore
their interests.
- Class Web Site- Have students manage an updated record
of what is going on in your class. If anyone is absent, it really
helps.
- Organize a Book Exchange- Week 1: Students bring
in as many used books as they would like. They receive 1 credit for
each book they bring in. Week 2: For every credit the students have
they can take one book from the exchange.
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