Hi, I've been trying to teach my seven year old nephew how to read better. Any good books on how to teach kids to read?

I've been trying to teach my seven year old nephew how to read better. Any good books on how to teach kids to read? Okay, I've been trying to teach my nephew how to improve his reading skills.

He has done Hooked on Phonics, but he gets bored and stops paying attention...I've bought one book on how to teach a child to read in 1000 lessons, it helped a little. I'm looking for great books that will help me help him to read with ease. Even a program that is exciting, and will keep his attention would be great.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated:) Thank you :) Asked by Neversleepsawink 43 months ago Similar questions: teach year nephew read books kids Education & Reference.

Similar questions: teach year nephew read books kids.

Reading is Good for You! Read to him while he is sitting beside you so he can see the words. Also talk to him about the picture on the cover and what he thinks the story might be about based on the picture.

Ask him questions such as, "what do you think will happen next? " What character do you like/dislike? " etc... and have him retell the story after you read it together.

TALK with him about the story, just as you talk about movies or TV shows after you watch them. Having a relaxed conversation around the story, rather than completing worksheets or skill and drill , will help him be more confident and secure and eventually begin to attempt to read more by himself. Read more than books; read poems, songs, rhymes, chants, newspapers, comics, road signs, store signs, food labels, recipes, etc... Play word games such as Hangman, Scrabble Jr, Boggle, and Apples to Apples Jr. A series of books that are specifically designed to be read aloud by one stronger reader (such as a parent, older sibling, or more proficient reader) and a younger reader together are the You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You.. books.

There is a fairy tale, scary and short stories version. My daughter enjoys reading these books with me because the stories are short, fun, lively and by us taking turns reading the lines, we share the responsibility of reading. The most important thing is that your nephew LIKES reading and that reading is an enjoyable experience for him..... not stressful.

A book that I have used with teacher assistants and parents is titled: Reading Magic by Mem Fox. This is probably not the type of book you mention in your question, but I think you will find it extremely helpful. The most important thing is to know that there is absolutely no single reading program on the market now, in the past or ever will be that can "teach" a child to read.

Each child is different; and each child’s reading process is different. Just as your questions says.... Hooked on Phonics bored him, but it has worked for some children, SRA helps some, but doesn’t work for all. Stack about three pages of blank paper together, fold them in half, staple them down the side of the fold and help him as he writes his own books.As he works through trying to sound out, use known words to write unknown words, use sight words and think about the meaning of what he is trying to say, he will learn about word patterns, sounds, letters, sense of story, etc... Reading and writing are reciprocal, that means if we can write it, we can read it and vice versa.

A free website that I use with first graders is http://www.starfall.com/ . S site will not teach him to read, but will provide interactive practice in phonics and spelling patters,rhyming and sight words. Click on the "learn to read" section.

The Reading is Fundamental site offers great ideas for parents/ adults that are helpling children learn to read. http://www.rif.org/parents/5_8.mspx Sources: educator, parent to a gifted reader and a struggling reader readtolive's Recommendations How to Get Your Child to Love Reading: For Ravenous and Reluctant Readers Alike Amazon List Price: $18.95 Used from: $2.35 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 22 reviews) Reading Makes You Feel Good Amazon List Price: $15.99 Used from: $8.16 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 6 reviews) Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever Amazon List Price: $12.00 Used from: $0.01 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 15 reviews) You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Scary Tales to Read Together (You Read to Me, I'll Read to You) Amazon List Price: $16.99 Used from: $9.22 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 3 reviews) You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together Amazon List Price: $6.99 Used from: $8.951 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 37 reviews) http://www.memfox.com/reading-magic-intro/ http://www.planetesme.com/fun.html .

Try these! These are some great resources that I have had success with in tutoring lots of kids. I hope they help you too.

Also check your local library for resources so you can look some over before you decide to buy. Some websites I recommend: starfall.com has lots of free animated books and reading games plus tons of low cost resources to purchase enchantedlearning.com has great printables. scholastic.com/kids/index.htm has games based on favorite books.

Try using bookadventure.com as an incentive program. Good Luck and Keep Reading! Kshannon's Recommendations Reading Rescue 1-2-3: Raise Your Child's Reading Level 2 Grades with This Easy 3-Step Program Amazon List Price: $16.95 Used from: $6.99 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 18 reviews) How to Increase Your Child's Verbal Intelligence: The Groundbreaking Language Wise Method Amazon List Price: $16.95 Used from: $3.85 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 9 reviews) Learn-to-Read Treasure Hunts: Fifty Skill-Building Games for Beginning Readers and Their Parents (Learn to Read) Amazon List Price: $8.95 Used from: $2.78 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 18 reviews) How To Talk So Kids Can Learn Amazon List Price: $14.95 Used from: $1.56 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 26 reviews) How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk Amazon List Price: $14.95 Used from: $4.45 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 164 reviews) Straight Talk for Today's Teacher: How to Teach so Students Learn Amazon List Price: $18.50 Used from: $6.29 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 1 reviews) .

Here is my advice: First of all, boys generally do not develop strong reading skills as quickly as girls. So compare him to boys of his age - not to girls. He may just be a late bloomer.

Try to accept that and don't allow yourself to be drawn into the "learning disability" trap. Second, boys have distinctly different reading taste than girls, so look for books HE will like. Take him to book stores and let him choose books he is interested in.

Use some of the guide books below to get ideas for good books for him. Boys especially like books that explain or illustrate how to do things. This should be encouraged and hopefully you will help him do some projects.

Make something with him, or if you read about cowboys, then act out a scene from the book. Don't under estimate the power of reading to him. If he is not a strong reader for a particular book just read it to him, or take turns reading.

Developing a love for good stories and having the opportunity to share your ideas and values is wonderful. In the effort to get him reading, don't skip over this experience. Sources: cited above and below Renrul26's Recommendations Phonics Pathways: Clear Steps to Easy Reading and Perfect Spelling Amazon List Price: $29.95 Used from: $16.58 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 41 reviews) English for the Thoughtful Child, Vol.1 Amazon List Price: $18.95 Used from: $9.957 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 13 reviews) English for the Thoughtful Child, Vol.2 Amazon List Price: $18.95 Used from: $9.958 Average Customer Rating: 3.0 out of 5 (based on 2 reviews) First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind Amazon List Price: $18.95 Used from: $5.83 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 44 reviews) I have used all these books for my daughter, who is homeschooled and I can vouch for their effectiveness.

Renrul26's Recommendations See Johnny Read! : The 5 Most Effective Ways to End Your Son's Reading Problems Amazon List Price: $8.95 Used from: $0.01 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 14 reviews) Boys and Girls Learn Differently! : A Guide for Teachers and Parents Amazon List Price: $14.95 Used from: $9.958 Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (based on 25 reviews) Going with the Flow: How to Engage Boys (and Girls) in Their Literacy Learning Amazon List Price: $29.959 Used from: $19.957 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 1 reviews) The Dangerous Book for Boys Amazon List Price: $24.95 Used from: $9.958 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 616 reviews) The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It (Nonpareil Book, 29) Amazon List Price: $8.95 Used from: $9.959 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 31 reviews) The Boy Mechanic: 200 Classic Things to Build Amazon List Price: $9.95 Used from: $9.958 Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (based on 7 reviews) Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Men Amazon List Price: $29.959 Used from: $0.05 Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (based on 238 reviews) Great Books for Boys Amazon List Price: $14.95 Used from: $0.01 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 10 reviews) Connecting Boys with Books: What Libraries Can Do Amazon List Price: $39.958 Used from: $19.959 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 4 reviews) I almost did not put in the last book, "Connecting..." but it has some really useful info that a parent/mentor can use too.

See if your library has it and just thumb through it for ideas..

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Equilibrium books has it. I tinkling of getting it for my kids.

You can give titles, authors and the year of publishing.

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