We know we want to support our children with their reading at home. And as parents, we know our children best. But it isn’t always that easy to know how to support their reading at home, particularly when they have already learnt the basics.
“My son just does not like the books that are pitched at him – pirates, dragons, football, naughty boys – but neither does he want to read a book with a pink princess on the cover.”
Even with fabulous teachers and schools, we can worry that our child may have an unidentified need.
“I worry that my daughter doesn’t actually understand what she’s reading. But I don’t know what to do about it.”
Sometimes it can feel isolating when other children seem to be reading well but we know it’s not going very well…
“I feel guilty that we don’t really read at home anymore.”
And sometimes reading can hover around family life like an un-done chore. It becomes the literary equivalent of brushing your teeth – you try to do it everyday but it’s a strain. And then parents’ evening becomes the educational equivalent of a trip to the dentist…
“Monday morning comes round and I realise we just haven’t managed to fit in the reading again. There is so much else going on and so many other battles to fight.”
Or perhaps we just worry that reading at home seems to be slipping away…
“My grand-son used to love reading, but now he just isn’t interested. We can’t engage him with any book at all.”
So wherever you’re at with your children’s reading, I hope that this website give you some fresh ideas and strategies to try at home AND some encouragement and support!
If you would like support specific to your child and your situation, please consider a coaching consultation for parents.