Sight Reading: Child
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Reading
Asked by K.W. from Cleveland
on August 27, 2010
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My son can read but is very reluctant to when I ask him to sit and read with me. I want to continue to practice with him but don't want him to start disliking it if I ...
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- check into your library. Ours has a program where they bring in a reading dog, kids get an alloted amount of time to read to this sweet service dog, with no judgment ...
- I don't have a website but my son does much better if it's us reading together. I don't if you have tried taking turns. I read a page or two and then he does the same ...
- I am a teacher and a favorite website of mine is www.starfall.com. It is leveled and your son can use it independently after a little practice. I agree not to force it...
My 6 Year Old and Reading - What Gives?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on November 9, 2011
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My 6 year old son is very smart, but he likes to show us otherwise. I know how well he does in school and talk to his current first grade teacher and kindergarten teac...
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- He may not like the books at home. My friend had to struggle and fight and argue with her son to get him to read at home. She finally decided she needed to buy some di...
- It sounds like he can read and that is half the battle. Is it that he is just not reading for you? Is he struggling with the work or is he procrastinating and having ...
- Kids do this because a) they feel stressed and pressured OR b) they want more attention Is he milking it for extra attention from mom and dad? I would talk to h...
Improve 6 Year Old's Reading and Writing
Asked by S.M. from Washington DC
on August 26, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I am wondering if anyone has a suggestion to help me improve my son's reading and writing abilities. He is in 1st grade and doing well. He is on a 2nd...
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- i have no advice to add on the handwriting...I struggle with this with my own son who is going into first grade. I do have a very high recommendation for HEADSPRO...
- I'm sorry if I'm repeating or way off the subject. I don't have enough time to read all the responses right now. My suggesion is to get a LeapPad. I realize you are...
- Leigh hit on exactly what I was about to write - boys like adventure and factual information. I've been having issues with the chosen reading material that my eldest ...
Struggling with Reading
Asked by C.S. from Champaign
on May 24, 2009
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My 1st grader is struggling with reading. We are holding him back this year and will probably homeschool. Any suggestions of programs / books to try? We have tried ...
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- Hi C., I've taught all three of my homeschooled children to read using 'Teach Your Child to Read in 100 easy Lessons' Each has required a different time frame. Having...
- Hi, I'm not sure where you live but my daughter goes to a place called SCORES in Naperville and she totally loves it. It's actually an online program that teaches...
- Have you considered a tutor. I know a wonderful one on the south side of Naperville. She works from her home in the summer. OR Sylvan learning center. Professional...
More Help with Reading
Asked by R.B. from Springfield
on November 6, 2007
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I have a daughter who is 10, and she has trouble reading. She likes to read, she likes books, but she struggles. She does well in every other subject, and is social ...
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- I have a daughter, now 27, that had trouble learning to read in school. We had her tested at the UMKC Reading Institute in Kansas City. Dr. Wheelock was the doctor a...
- Hi R., My son is virtually a non reader also. What is helping for us is to find the book on tape/cd and have him read along to the story. He has done it and was e...
- Thank you for bringing up this subject. My daughter is in Kindergarten this year and is struggling with phonics. Her teacher has noticed this and is setting her up w...
Learning to Read
Asked by E.L. from Kansas City
on June 14, 2010
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Need some suggestions on working with a 6 year and teaching them to read. What are some good starter books? Are there any games? Do flashcards work? Just need some ...
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- Have your tried the BOB books? It's a series that gets progressively harder - introducing new sounds/blends as they progress. You might feel like he's just memorizin...
- Talk to your child's teacher. There are a list of site words (the words you listed are on it) that include 100 words that kids should know. For us they wanted the ki...
- The children in my sons class that needed extra help with reading did razkids. http://www.razkids.com/ My son did not do razkids so I am not sure how it works but al...
HELP With Reading!!
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on November 22, 2008
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My 7yr daughter in 2nd grade is very behind in reading and it is starting to effect all of her schoolwork. She is in daily reading tutoring at school. She can read, b...
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- I taught and one of the things I always told my parents was that early childhood was from 3-8. Meaning a child might read at 4- this doesn't mean they are brilliant a...
- I'm assuming her teacher and you don't suspect any learning disabilities. You didn't mention if she enjoys reading which in my opinion is important. Keep doing what ...
- I would ask if you have sat down with your child and asked her if there was something about reading that she does not like. Then I would find out if there is somethin...
My Son Can't Read
Asked by J.G. from Panama City
on April 4, 2010
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He is six years old. 2 years ago we moved from Florida to Mexico. He is fluent in spanish and english, he goes to a bi lingual school. However, he still cannot read. ...
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- Why is his reading class in spanish???? you can also put signs around your house ex table television and tape on that item. words like blackout break it up in two word...
- "Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons". It is a word for word (for you to know what to say and not to say) instruction book, and lessons for YOU to teach your...
- I'm actually amazed to hear that he has to read to enter first grade. When my daughter entered school, first grade was where kids were taught their ABC's and the basic...
Teaching My Son to Read
Asked by S.C. from Boston
on June 9, 2011
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i am interested in starting to teach my just turned 5 year old how to read but im not sure where to begin. we have lots of those easy reader books and he' s been in n...
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- my son is 4, and he is reading already. i can't take the credit as he was also in preschool since he was 3 p/t and then 4 he went for free VPK. anyways, they start off...
- You can get reading workbooks at any store like Walmart or Walgreens or even ToysRUs. They are really good and very age appropriate. I think they start off w/letter ...
- See if he like the website learntoreadfree. If he likes it great, if he doesnt don't push it. It looks boring to me but my son really likes it.
My Baby Can Read
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on August 16, 2009
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I am looking into purchasing My Baby Can Read for my two children 9 months and 3 years old. Has anybody done this program and what are the pro's and con's of it. I ...
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- I highly recommend it! My baby started at 3 months old. She loves watching the videos, reading the cards and books. Its not work but fun to her. Just like the comm...
- I know moms that are using this program and moms that think it's terrible. The reviews truely are mixed, but it boils down to your individual child. My sister-in-law i...
- I personally have no experience with this program, but I am a preschool teacher and am a full time college student studying child development. All the studies I've se...
