tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post1354752008904738824..comments2024-03-16T19:08:10.290+11:00Comments on Literacy, families and learning: The Challenge of Boys and ReadingTrevor Cairneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743409298855125040noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-56409732048931616042018-02-12T08:39:18.565+11:002018-02-12T08:39:18.565+11:00Fantastic post! As a teacher, I have never thought...Fantastic post! As a teacher, I have never thought to research weather there was statistics between the boys in my class being surpassed in reading by the girls. I think that some of these ideas you gave can easily be formatted to include those with daughters that they feel are falling behind as well. I think one of the most important concepts you identified was reading with your child. Family involvement is a crucial part in the literacy process of a child. When a child sees their family getting involved with their own literacy success as well as taking initiative to read on their own, the child then is able to see the importance themselves. I also like that you mentioned reading books that the child is interested in. This can be a great way to introduce the child to the concept that reading does not have to be boring. I think this should also be a concept that the school districts steal from you, we end up giving the students so much material that is not relevant to them in any aspect which is fostering a type of hatred of distain for reading in schools. I think that your ideas are great and I hope they are able to help some of the parents reading!Ashley Owingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-11495118513450737902010-06-25T09:37:34.593+10:002010-06-25T09:37:34.593+10:00Hi Megan,
Sorry to be so slow in putting this com...Hi Megan,<br /><br />Sorry to be so slow in putting this comment up. Yes, some boys do respond well to literacy via computers. The example you give is an interesting one. As long as they produce good literature it might be helpful. Ultimately the novelty of stories presented via the computer may pass, it's the quality of the language and story that will matter most if he is to sustain his interest.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />TrevorTrevor Cairneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743409298855125040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-61280434804010558692010-06-18T04:16:58.479+10:002010-06-18T04:16:58.479+10:00I have heard that boy engage better with computers...I have heard that boy engage better with computers. Ebooks might be a way to go.<br />Megan <br />www.Ripplereader.comMeganhttp://www.RippleReader.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-58287670622524802009-07-25T16:05:02.323+10:002009-07-25T16:05:02.323+10:00Thanks for the link SquiggleMum and it's nice ...Thanks for the link SquiggleMum and it's nice to hear from you again Prue. It's very exciting to hear how your little boy is doing. Great strategy to get him reading in the car. When he's a bit older a great thing to do is use plays for oral reading where various family members can take different roles. It's lots of fun and children will sustain oral reading for much longer. Thanks everyone for your comments on this post. I haven't forgotten your request Deidre. TrevorTrevor Cairneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743409298855125040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-36289003369422166092009-07-22T19:20:08.576+10:002009-07-22T19:20:08.576+10:00My son who has started school this year has really...My son who has started school this year has really taken to reading and absolutely loves it. He's a bit shy reading out loud to us though, so we have solved this problem by having lots of books in the car (he loves to read in the car) and often reads the story out loud. It is such a wonderful development seeing it all fall into place. I'm so excited for him that he can finally read all his books about trucks and planes and learn it all for himself now!Pruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03545993243891419887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-56240234444411359112009-07-20T08:35:52.506+10:002009-07-20T08:35:52.506+10:00Oops. Here is the link:
http://squigglemum.com/fea...Oops. Here is the link:<br />http://squigglemum.com/featured-articles/book-loving-boys/SquiggleMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094710479615479611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-62661094371788204932009-07-20T08:35:15.062+10:002009-07-20T08:35:15.062+10:00Hi Trevor - my post on Book Loving Boys is up, and...Hi Trevor - my post on Book Loving Boys is up, and links to yours in the opening paragraph. I have added suggestions for reading with boys aged 0-3. Blessings, Cath/SquiggleMum.SquiggleMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094710479615479611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-32589979153480818782009-07-17T23:41:29.780+10:002009-07-17T23:41:29.780+10:00Hi Deidre, thanks for your comment. It's fairl...Hi Deidre, thanks for your comment. It's fairly common for children's intellectual and emotional development not to necessarily follow each other. Very intelligent and creative children will also commonly experience some challenges in social situations. Depending on the issues it might be wise to speak with a good child psychologist if you are concerned. Best wishes, TrevorTrevor Cairneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743409298855125040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-90483279606345521952009-07-17T19:11:09.138+10:002009-07-17T19:11:09.138+10:00Thank you for your excellent blog. My son taught h...Thank you for your excellent blog. My son taught himself to read before his third birthday. He is now four and a very good reader. However he has some significant social/emotional delays that are of concern. Is it common that these positive and negative attributes come hand in hand?Deirdrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-68711373426253177292009-07-17T16:38:19.708+10:002009-07-17T16:38:19.708+10:00I appreciate your comments everyone - it's alw...I appreciate your comments everyone - it's always nice to hear when people find posts helpful. Thanks for mentioning it on Twitter Planning Queen and for your link SquiggleMum. Glad your boy likes Dave Pike Melitsa, I'll do a post on books for young boys soon. I'm making this comment on my Blackberry so will offer suggestions then. TrevorTrevor Cairneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743409298855125040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-20988545800798610052009-07-16T22:35:19.719+10:002009-07-16T22:35:19.719+10:00Thanks for this excellent post and the great links...Thanks for this excellent post and the great links included. A reader asked me today if I would post on my blog about boys and books. Hope it's ok if I link to you.SquiggleMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05094710479615479611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-79552035996980041792009-07-16T22:22:46.351+10:002009-07-16T22:22:46.351+10:00Great site. Found you via twitter and Planning Que...Great site. Found you via twitter and Planning Queen :) I have 3 boys and the oldest is just starting this journey of reading print. He loves Dav Pilkey, who doesn't at his age. Are there any other authors or chapter books you'd recommend for 6 yr old boys to hear? We read plenty of other books too. Thanks for the advice and informationMelitsa of Play Activitieshttp://play-activities.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9200808769555430311.post-8514581344273199142009-07-16T21:44:33.030+10:002009-07-16T21:44:33.030+10:00Fantastic post! So much great information in it -...Fantastic post! So much great information in it - thanks for sharing.PlanningQueenhttp://planningwithkids.comnoreply@blogger.com