Listen to Audio Books
Audio books teach children to learn the attraction of words as well as the rhythm and flow of the written language. The first step to encourage the love of reading in a reluctant reader is to encourage them to listen to audio books or even books on CD's.
Usborne Books & More has books that come with a CD so that children may listen to the story while following along with the written words on the page of the book. By following the words spoken on the CD in the pages of the book, children become more confident in their own reading skills and will soon be able to enjoy the pleasure of reading a complete book or story on their own.
Usborne Books & More books with CD:
This engaging collection of Bible stories has been written, with the help of a language expert, for young children who are just starting to read. Each story is told word for word, with delightful sound effects, on the CD included with this book. By following the words across the page as they hear them, beginner readers will gain confidence and soon be able to achieve the pleasure and satisfaction of reading a whole story by themselves.
This book with CD pack contains a delightful collection of short stories which have been especially written for young children who are just beginning to read. Lively narration with fun sound effects and music make the CD perfect for reading along with or just listening to.
Created in consultation with a language expert, the stories have been especially written to help your child learn to read. The stories not only take into account recent research on the most effective ways of teaching reading, but are also great fun.
There's also a listen-along CD that brings the stories to life through charming readings.
There's also a listen-along CD that brings the stories to life through charming readings.
This exciting edition contains twelve titles from the popular Phonics Readers series.
Included titles: Fat Cat on a Mat, Ted in a Red Bed, Big Pig on a Dig, Hen's Pens, Fox on a Box, Frog on a Log, Ted's Shed, Sam Sheep Can't Sleep, Shark in the Park, Toad Makes a Road, Goose on the Loose, Mouse Moves House
Included titles: Fat Cat on a Mat, Ted in a Red Bed, Big Pig on a Dig, Hen's Pens, Fox on a Box, Frog on a Log, Ted's Shed, Sam Sheep Can't Sleep, Shark in the Park, Toad Makes a Road, Goose on the Loose, Mouse Moves House
The Complete Book of Farmyard Tales
A book reading memories are made of. This will be a favorite from 18 months to first grade. Dual level text - read just the top line and the story makes sense. Perfect for wiggly little ones who aren't always in the mood for long stories. Add the bottom line for more detail. Beginning readers can read the top line, and a helper can read the bottom. And there's a little yellow duck hiding on every page!
This delightful book contains 20 of the popular Farmyard Tales stories. Young children will love Stephen Cartwright's charming illustrations of life on Apple Tree Farm, and the gently amusing stories of Mrs. Boot, the farmer, her children Poppy and Sam, and their animals, Rusty the dog, Curly the pig, and Woolly the sheep.
Assign Short Reading Assignments
When reluctant readers are asked to read 15-20 pages at one time, it can become very intimidating to them. This can cause them to choose a different book or title (one they may find to be "easier") or they will just choose to do something totally different and try to blow off reading.
Keep book reading assignments shorter. Begin by giving a reluctant reader 5 pages and increase the number of pages as they become more confident in their reading.
Choose Super Easy Books
When a reluctant reader is asked to read a book that is too hard for them, they may become discouraged as they fight their way through a book that seems impossible to read. By giving them books that are easier to read, they are more likely to keep reading and feel it to be less of a fight.
It is more motivating to a struggling reader when they can lose themselves in the words or enter another world through the words in the story they are reading.
Giving your child a well-written, easy to read books will encourage them to enjoy reading and they are more likely to begin reading for pleasure and pure enjoyment.
Create a comfortable reading nook for your child to read. Fill it with excellent children's literature, audio books, pillows, or a comfy chair. Ensure it has good lighting. There is NOTHING better than a comfortable place to curl up and enjoy a good book.
Schedule Periodic Reading Days
There are days when maintaining a daily routine is out of your control. There is also days where it may just be a good idea to break routine to connect with your kids and family. Snow days were school is cancelled and it's too cold to go outside? Rainy Day? Home Sick? Maybe life has been busy for mom and dad or the kids have had a lot of activities that keep the family from having family time. Toss aside the usual daily routine and spend the day reading!
Read TO your children as they sit, snack on their favorite treat and listen to you narrate their favorite stories and bring them to life. Read before naptime, bedtime, or any time!
Have family reading days (nights). Every member of the family can grab their favorite book, magazine, or even newspaper and sit down to read together! When children see you reading, they see it as something "important" and will want to copy you.
Make reading time FUN and SPECIAL. Curl up together in a blanket on the couch, on the floor with big fluffy pillows and sleeping bags, or maybe build a blanket fort in the living room and just READ.
Encourage Reading
You can encourage a struggling reader by choosing books that are related to their interests. Do they love Big Trucks, Big Tractors, Princesses, Farm Animals, Sports, or maybe even History or Science? Choose books that relate to those interests. If the books relates to their interests, they are more apt to want to read it and learn MORE about their particular interest.
Make Reading a Daily Part of Life
Read street signs while out and about, read recipes or recipes books while making their favorite meals or treats, read newspapers and talk about local events, sports, etc.. While grocery shopping, create shopping lists then point out how labels on food containers match what is written down on the signs and your shopping list.
Make Reading Interactive
Ask your child what their opinions are about what they are reading. Ask them how they would handle a situation, what they might do different. Ask them how it makes them feel. By doing this, you are engaging them in the story. Choose books that help them to become a part of the story and understanding more about what they are reading because they will be more focused. Choose Your Own Journey is a great book for allowing your child to choose the direction the story takes him.
Set Goals or Challenges for your Child
Challenge them to read "x" number of books over holiday breaks from school or sign them up for summer reading programs.
Engage them by challenging them to do a Summer Reading Challenge such as this one highlighted.
Have Older Children Help Younger Children
When older children help a younger child with their reading, it boosts the confidence in the older reader while providing important practice for the younger reader.
Scheduling a weekly trip to the library each week will give a reluctant reader something to look forward to. There is many options available to him, and he is sure to find a book or two or three... to catch his attention. I still remember how excited I was to go to the local library during the summer time when I was a little girl! The smell of the old building, the books, and everything about it excited me!
Set an Example
When a child sees you reading, it will encourage her to do the same. She will see that reading is something that you do for pleasure and that you enjoy... not just as a "homework assignment" or something you are being forced to do.
As time goes on, your reluctant reader will associate reading with being comfortable, special times, and full of wonderful stories. They may never become an avid reader, but they will no longer be reluctant to read.
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