Minute to Minute
Readers Helping Readers

April 28th, 2007

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Now, let's talk about reluctant readers...

Have you ever felt at your wit's end because your 7 year old prefers making butterflies out of "b"s to practicing the alphabet letters--or your 10 year old would rather watch a movie than read a book? Don't feel alone or discouraged in this quest to make reading and writing fun.

For generations before you, homeschool moms have felt the same way, and this week, one of them shares her problem, hoping that some of you may be able to help.

What do you do to make reading and learning to read easier and fun? We want to hear your tricks of the trade that helped your children learn to read.

Will he ever enjoy reading?

Dear Minute to Minute Readers,

I have a child who excels in music, physical movement, artistic

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projects, and does okay in math, but he is a reluctant reader. We are trying to keep our studies based in the classics, use narration and dictation, and concentrate on unit studies.

However, he is 10 and does not read well by himself and does not pay much attention when being read to. He has been diagnosed with ADHD and has other learning challenges, but he has a good mind and a great imagination. He had been in public and private school through 2nd grade with an IEP and a tutor and can read, although very slowly with minimal comprehension.

Reading for him is excruciating because it is a ton of work with very little reward. I have tried remediation of reading through phonics, but he was very resistant to this. Does anyone have a similar learner in their home, and what has worked?

Thank you,
Laura, a frustrated homeschool mom

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Reading Resources

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Perhaps you are asking the same question as this homeschool mom or have been in her shoes at one point in your homeschooling career. Please email us with suggestions on how Laura can make reading more fun for her son and how she can enhance his reading skills. When you email us you are giving us your permission to send your responses to Laura and to post a few for everyone to read in the next newsletter.

Sincerely,

Paul and Gena Suarez, Publishers
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

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