Best of RAR: What to Do When Reading Becomes a Slog
There is something kind of tragic that happens when our kids become readers of their own right. It doesn\u2019t always happen, of course, and there are ways for us to prevent it. But it\u2019s awfully common. That thing I\u2019m talking about? When reading starts to feel like school.
It happens to all of us at one point or another, and it\u2019s 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 pleasure\u2026if they\u2019re reading for pleasure at all.\xa0
Obviously this isn\u2019t what we want for our kids. But it\u2019s easy to feel frustrated or panicked that our kids no longer seem to enjoy reading.\xa0
The good news? This is simpler to guard against than you might think.
Today, I\u2019m 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, you\u2019ll hear:\xa0
- 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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Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/when-reading-isnt-fun
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