If you’re a teacher working with students who are struggling to read, you know it can be a very frustrating experience for both you and the student. And if you’re the parent of a struggling reader, you’re frustrated as well. You realize how important it is to develop a strong foundation in reading early on, but you may not know what to do to help. Though there isn’t a definitive … [Read more...]
Struggling Readers
How to Spot Reading Anxiety
When students are struggling with reading and don't show the least bit of interest in getting better at it, their academic achievement suffers across the board. Once teachers hear the warning bells they may take steps to discover if a learning disability is the problem. However, if a disability isn’t at play it could be the student is suffering from reading anxiety. Just like the fear of … [Read more...]
Steps a Parent Can Take to Help Their Struggling Reader
Every parent wants what’s best for his or her child. We all know how important reading ability is and therefore we want our children to succeed at reading. When children have difficulty with reading parents can become frustrated because they want to help them but do not know how. If your school-aged child is having trouble with reading here are some steps you can take to help his or her … [Read more...]
Strategies to Help Engage Reluctant Readers in Reading
Every parent and teacher wants their children to be avid readers. Because we know the benefits of reading we want our children to embrace it as we have. While a good many children do become excited and engaged in reading (especially in the primary grades), some are reluctant and disinterested. While a child may not show a natural interest in reading, this does not mean that he cannot become a … [Read more...]
