Module 7 Reading at home

Module 7 talked about reading at home. I was surprised to see the statistics that kids are home for 49%  of the day. More younger children read at home for fun versus older children. This could be due to lack of motivation, resources  or reading purpose. Most parents look for advice for reading but they don't know how to help their child. As teachers we can provide parents with resources and ideas so they can encourage their child to read at home more. You can start by providing them with a book list that meets the needs of their child. you can also provide the parents with a book log sheet. They can initial when the student reads and hold them accountable. You may also want to suggest a reward system at home and in class. I will pass out log sheets at the beginning of the year. When a student reaches the set time they will be able to earn a no homework pass. Class incentives can be valuable to promote student motivation.