There is something kind of tragic that happens when our kids become readers of their own right. It doesnât always happen, of course, and there are ways for us to prevent it. But itâs awfully common. That thing Iâm talking about? When reading starts to feel like school.
It happens to all of us at one point or another, and itâs very common especially at this time of year when school is well underway. Parents will notice a significant drop in how much their kids are reading for pleasureâ¦if theyâre reading for pleasure at all.Â
Obviously this isnât what we want for our kids. But itâs easy to feel frustrated or panicked that our kids no longer seem to enjoy reading.Â
The good news? This is simpler to guard against than you might think.
Today, Iâm revisiting an episode from a few years ago about what to do when reading becomes a slog. What do we do when reading starts to feel like school?
In this episode, youâll hear:Â
- The proven, positive impacts of free, voluntary reading
- Why curriculums with long book lists raise red flags for me
- Ideas for making reading an invitation to enjoyment, not another thing to check off the list
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