Category Archives: Read, Read, . . . Succeed!

“Read, Read … Succeed!” is a monthly newsletter designed to help parents keep their 8-12 year olds reading every day

Science Reading

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Unfortunately, too many kids’ introduction to science comes in the form of an elementary school text book, often worked into a couple periods a week by a teacher whose first love is not science.  For a hands-on kid who for … Continue reading →

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“Pick up a book!”

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

I came downstairs one morning last week and saw my son on the couch playing a video game on his iPod.  “Turn that thing off and read for a while first,” I ordered instinctively, handing him the book he was … Continue reading →

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Summer Movies, Sports Can Motivate Summer Reading

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

This weekend promises a lot of satisfying screen time for sports fans and movie buffs alike.  Sunday at 2 p.m. the U.S. women’s soccer squad takes on Japan in the World Cup final.  The much-anticipated second installment of Harry Potter … Continue reading →

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Read Every Day!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

While Read, Read, . . . Succeed! is primarily focused on helping reluctant readers to get into the reading habit, I’ve become increasingly aware of late of how our kids’ busy lives can make it hard for even the most … Continue reading →

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Marvelous Magazines

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Are you raising a reluctant reader?  Magazines can target your child’s interests in a format that is less intimidating than a 150-page book, since he or she can select one or more articles from each issue instead of reading everything. … Continue reading →

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Graphic Novels for Reluctant Readers

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

For young readers who are transitioning from picture books and reluctant readers of all ages, graphic novels can be a wonderful hook into longer books and engaged reading.  Graphic novels let the reader share an author’s complex vision of the … Continue reading →

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Habitual Reading and Good Writing

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

In his book Teaching Adolescent Writers, high school teacher Kelly Gallagher describes an informal survey that he performed at the beginning of a school year in which he tried to predict each student’s reading frequency based on a writing sample. … Continue reading →

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Classic Books – Perfect Holiday Gifts

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

…She dipped her finger in the honey and put it into her mouth. “What is that taste?” the grandma asked. The little girl answered, “Sweet!” And all of the family said in a single voice, “Yes, and so is knowledge, … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving: Re-connect with Old Friends

Posted on November 19, 2010 by

Thanksgiving break, with all of its traveling and food comas, can be the perfect opportunity to spend quality downtime over a good book. One novel way to cuddle up and connect with your 8-12 year old is some nostalgic re-reading … Continue reading →

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Sports Fiction: A Doorway into the World of Reading

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

For kids who love sports, sports fiction can be an excellent doorway into the world of reading. Many sports novels for young readers are pure sports, focusing almost exclusively on the main character’s trials and tribulations on the baseball diamond … Continue reading →

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