Re:what do do for a child... Reading
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Hi,
After reading the responses, which I think are great points to ponder, I wanted to offer 2 things.
1. 8 1/2 year old boys are doing so much, at least mine is, that sitting and reading books just is not what he is ddrawn too. He does read, however, every time we play cards (yu gi oh), plays computer games, video games, the tv channel guide, the signs out and about. He prefers reading lists and things that have meaning for him. Books are read to him, complex, good quality lit. Strewn around the home are garfield comics, Calvin and Hobbs, Star Wars comics, things he is drawn too. Figuring out what yuour son likes to read is a good idea.
2. I found a great fun book Games For Reading by Peggy Kaye. I also have an almost 6 and playing reading games is fun for both. The games are easy, some goofy, some you already play. I would check her book out as a place to add reading games. The games are really fun and strengthen areas which may help your son grasp what he wants too know.
Mary
After reading the responses, which I think are great points to ponder, I wanted to offer 2 things.
1. 8 1/2 year old boys are doing so much, at least mine is, that sitting and reading books just is not what he is ddrawn too. He does read, however, every time we play cards (yu gi oh), plays computer games, video games, the tv channel guide, the signs out and about. He prefers reading lists and things that have meaning for him. Books are read to him, complex, good quality lit. Strewn around the home are garfield comics, Calvin and Hobbs, Star Wars comics, things he is drawn too. Figuring out what yuour son likes to read is a good idea.
2. I found a great fun book Games For Reading by Peggy Kaye. I also have an almost 6 and playing reading games is fun for both. The games are easy, some goofy, some you already play. I would check her book out as a place to add reading games. The games are really fun and strengthen areas which may help your son grasp what he wants too know.
Mary