Comments on: Does it Really Make a Difference if My Child Reads This Summer? Let Me Count the Ways

By: John Morris Benson

John Morris Benson — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:19:28 +0000

I read, but no one read to me. My kids were read to and read, my grandkids were read to and read, but the only reading I’ve seen my great grandson do is flipping through books on the floor. He’s only 13 months old!
None of us was forced (school excepted) to read nor were we scheduled to read. However, we were encouraged to read.
I’ve read Homegrown Readers and know it would have helped me deal with some of my low reading students when I taught subjects (even math) that required reading in middle school. My print copy was given to a mother whose child was struggling, We’ve lost contact so I don’t know how that turned out.

By: admin-janpierce

admin-janpierce — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 01:26:04 +0000

In reply to Chrissie S.

Thank you, Chrissie. And if any of them know of struggling readers direct them to Homegrown Readers: Simple Ways to Help Your child Learn to Read on Amazon. https://amzn.to/2w3wjoa.

By: Chrissie S

Chrissie S — Fri, 31 May 2019 19:19:35 +0000

Very insightful and encouraging to parents, grandparents and all caring adults. Love the idea of a family-scheduled reading time. I remember doing this with my Mom, who was an avid reader, which led to my own love of reading and love of books! When she would sit down to read every afternoon, I would run and get my book – wanted to be just like her! Thanks Jan. I’m sending this article out to many, including my friend who heads up the Children’s program at our library – hoping she’ll pass out copies. ❤️