Teachers I talk with, as I do substitute teaching and conduct writing workshops in schools, find it challenging to keep many youngsters interested in reading. They mention that it seems fewer of them like to read…or they don’t read so much at home.
“We have to compete with TV, video games, and movies to hold their attention,” one teacher remarked to me. “I feel I have to be an entertainer.”
When assigned something to read at school, many students groan, while a few (like my granddaughter) consider this an enjoyable respite from other work. Parents may find the same situation at home and need to make an effort to get their children away from electronic and television games.
Here are some suggestions that might help to encourage reading,
*Let children see you reading
*Read to young children
*Set aside a family reading time
*Have children read to one another
*Encourage children to act out stories
*Participate in reading programs at the local library
Friday, April 13, 2007
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