Posts Tagged ‘reading’


Wednesday’s Parent: Encourage Summer Reading

  The National Literacy Trust did the research and found that becoming a lifetime reader is based on developing a deep love of reading. “Research has repeatedly shown that motivation to read decreases with age, especially if pupils’ attitudes towards reading become less positive,” it said. “If children do not enjoy reading when they are […]

Read More...

7 Ways to Motivate Students to Read

  Even with the Internet, smart phones, video games, movies and television, reading is one of the most popular and pleasurable pastimes for children and adults. Still, not all young people enjoy or value the experiences that can be had via the printed page. For parents, finding ways to get your teen to engage with […]

Read More...

Wednesday’s Parent: Reading, Writing and Arithmetic

  Wednesday’s child may be full of woe but Wednesday’s parent can substitute action for anxiety. Each Wednesday Wendy and I will provide parent tips to get and keep your student on the college track. It’s never too late or too early to start! Wednesday’s Parent will give twice the info and double the blog […]

Read More...