tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454016994200159136.post7684282959575855572..comments2023-05-03T08:21:36.348-04:00Comments on Life: She Can Read!!!!!Brandiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04216887083928584547noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454016994200159136.post-70352012387161812512009-09-26T10:43:30.903-04:002009-09-26T10:43:30.903-04:00I agree that seeing Riley "liking" to re...I agree that seeing Riley "liking" to read would help him it already seems to be. Of course this teacher he has this year is TONS more encouraging. She said that she thinks he is just doing really good. I dont know if Riley being able to read those are a big deal or not, I just know that Zander didnt at the age, so thats all I have to compare it too. It was just a surprise was all that she could do it. Zander picked out a chapter book at the book fair that is above his reading level we thought we could "help" him read it. So, he was excited about that. I really wish things couldve been different teaching him to read. I think that he has this idea that reading is something he "cant" do well. I am fighting that in him everyday. All because I think he was actually discouraged so much last year by his teacher that is what developed. This year his teacher is so encouraging, and he seems to "want" to read for her b/c she doesnt go on and on about what he isnt so good at. <br />Well thanks for your thoughts they mean a lot coming from you b/c I know you know what you are talking about!<br />Love ya girl! miss you, we need to get together soon!Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216887083928584547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454016994200159136.post-63738115942284667952009-09-26T10:16:23.037-04:002009-09-26T10:16:23.037-04:00Actually, if Zander sees her reading and enjoying ...Actually, if Zander sees her reading and enjoying it, it's possible it may spark something for him. I think his issues come from his earlier reading experiences and his confidence. Having a teacher constantly telling a child his age that (or at least hearing it) that he "can't" or "won't" is detrimental. Building confidence for life is what they are doing at this age. Kids between k and 2nd grade have the "watch this" and "look at me" attitude for a reason. They love to do things successfully and success simply builds confidence to try newer and harder things. From an outsider looking in it seems like Zanders teacher before never tried hard enough to get him past certain stages that (ex. his sounding out individual letters). It killed his desire. He probably would bawk at going to a library the first few times because it's full of those monster things called books. However, if you could find books that are just a hair above where he is reading comfortably I think he could learn to like reading. It's not about pushing them to a certain level as society and standardized test make us think, it's about teaching them to enjoy reading. The skills come along with that. Not the other way around. I hope he's having a better year and YAY! for Riley Bug!<br />Oh and remind Zander that he's as smart as anyone else often because he is and smarter and Riley reading shouldn't make him feel less smart. Like you said, he's phenomenal at math and that's a really big deal.Aimee Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235967041233761733noreply@blogger.com