Comments on: Reluctant Readers: A quick tip.

By: Brewcrew

Brewcrew — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:53:30 +0000

Great tip Darcy! We’ve also been using iPods to augment our reading/listening for the last couple of years! I love librivox.org, where I’ve been able to download so many of our (Ambleside Online) school books as podcasts. The kids especially love having great books to listen to on road trips, or while doing dishes, etc.

By: Morgan

Morgan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:09:09 +0000

I know our local library system carries many books in free MP3 downloads (instead of say, loaning the CD), so that might be another place to look!

By: Max Elliot Anderson

Max Elliot Anderson — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:56:42 +0000

It’s so important to draw attention to reading, and attract reluctant readers to it,especially boys. In fact, I’ve recently completed a feature magazine article on this subject that came out in October, “Help for Struggling, Reluctant Readers.”

I grew up as a reluctant reader, in spite of the fact that my father published over 70 books. Now I write action-adventures & mysteries, especially for tween boys, that avid boy readers and girls enjoy just as much.

My blog, Books for Boys http://booksandboys.blogspot.com is dedicated to drawing attention to the importance of reading.

Keep up your good work.

Max Elliot Anderson

By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:47:31 +0000

Oh YES! I do this with my 15 year old too! I get ALL of our books and curriculum I can on CD, including History and Science. He reads along. Frees me and my voice up and lets the pro get the pronunciations right! Hee hee! My kids both love it!

By: Rachel R.

Rachel R. — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:10:37 +0000

This works really well with older children who struggle with reading and little ones reading picture books too. My son has a little bear with an MP3 player inside, and my 2 daughters each have nice Mosic Zens. They love to listen to books while doing chores, and my younger one struggles to read (dylexia) and this has really helped her. We get books from Librivox.com for free. Sometimes the quality is not great, but they have thousands of books to choose from – all public domain. For a teen, perhaps they could sign up to read books as a volunteer. We also get free books from LearnOutLoud.com

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:33:38 +0000

I really like this idea. My son is dyslexic and his reading has come a long way, but this idea might get him reading longer passages and at a bit higher reading level. I really think that at this point it’s the reading practice that will bring the fluency. Thanks for the great idea!

By: sallie

sallie — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:07 +0000

That is a great idea to use the ipod with reading!! Our boys are completing the Old Testament this year in their studies. I know they are reading it because of our discussions but this would probably make it easier for them in reading — especially with some of the name pronunciations

Thanks!!