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When Your Child Doesn’t Love Reading: What Parents Can Do

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Your Child Doesn’t Love Reading: What To Do  If you’re like most parents, you’ve probably worried at some point about your child’s reading. Maybe your son groans every time you ask him to pick up a book. Maybe your daughter used to love story time but now rolls her eyes when you suggest it. Or maybe you’ve noticed your child isn’t reading at the level you think they should be. These worries are normal. Reading is such a big part of school—and life—that it can feel scary when your child doesn’t seem interested. You may wonder if they’re falling behind or if something is wrong. Take a deep breath. You’re not alone. Many parents struggle with the same concerns. And the good news is, with some patience, creativity, and encouragement, you can help your child rediscover the joy of reading. First, let’s talk about why kids lose interest. Sometimes reading feels like hard work. If your child struggles with certain words or has a hard time sitting still, books may feel more like a chore tha...
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From City Streets to Country Fields: A Lesson Plan on Change, Courage, and Finding Home

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From City Streets to Country Fields: A Lesson Plan on Change, Courage, and Finding Home When kids pick up a book, they don’t just read words—they step into someone else’s shoes. In this chapter of "Secrets of Whisper Pine: The Missing Moo" , we travel with Emily, a city-loving thirteen-year-old, as she gets dropped off at her aunt and uncle’s farmhouse for the summer. Suddenly, skyscrapers are replaced with silos, sirens are swapped for crickets, and neon lights give way to moonlight. (* Read free chapters @ The Missing Moo ) It’s not just a change of scenery—it’s a lesson in courage, adaptability, and learning how to make the unfamiliar feel like home. So, how can parents and teachers use this chapter to spark meaningful conversations and activities with kids ages 10–14? Let’s break it down. ✨ Lesson Theme: Adjusting to Change and Finding Comfort in New Experiences 📝 Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to: Identify Emily’s emotions as...
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Stop the Cheap Excuse - Covid-19 is not the only reason

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STOP THE BLAME. Is COVID-19 the real reason your child is failing at school? Can you help your children become better readers and learners? It's easy to look back at the past few years and point to the pandemic as the singular cause of all our current educational struggles. Indeed, the disruptions caused by school shutdowns and virtual learning were unprecedented, leaving many students behind academically and socially. But as a society, we often find it convenient to assign blame to a major event rather than to confront the long-standing issues that have been building for years. While Covid-19 certainly exacerbated existing problems, it didn’t create them from scratch. The decline in a love for learning and reading, as well as a waning interest in education itself, has been a trend for decades. As parents and guardians, we must take a hard look in the mirror. We can't simply blame a global health crisis for our children's lack of interest in reading when we've allowed s...
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