Don't sweat it....this summer get the boys in your life reading. Maybe, some of the ideas in this blog will help your boys become motivated to read and enjoy it! Research has found that not only are boys having difficulty reading but that their reading skills are also declining. Educators and researchers have not pinpointed exactly why this is happening, however, there is some belief that reasons maybe biological and/or sociological. The ray of sunshine within this research is that boys can and will read if the are allowed to read about what interests them. The key is find out what their interests are and build upon those interests with encouragement and patience.
Quick Tips
1. Boys usually prefer non-fiction topics....animals, sports, science, space, volcanoes, weather, natural wonders, racing, etc..
2. Short stories or articles are great way to hook boys into reading.
3. Don't forget about magazines.
4. Take advantage of the awesome websites for example...National Geographic, Discovery, Sports Illustrated For Kids, and many other age appropriate sites that are motivating because of the presentation. Boys may even read more than the short article they set out to read when they begin clicking on keywords of interest and are directed to other related articles.
5. Let them wiggle when you are reading together...boys tend to learn better when they can incorporate movement. While reading aloud let your child demonstrate or act out a silly part of the story or clap their hands when they hear rhyming words.
6. Be supportive and enthusiastic about their interests...remember we are trying to motivate them to become lifelong readers.
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