Comments on: Reluctant Reader Makes Progress

By: Janis Miller

Janis Miller — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:56:47 +0000

Enjoyed reading this article. At this point in time my grandchildren love books. I don't know if it is because they have the kind of friends that like books, too, but I do know that their parents have set a wonderful example for them. They see their parents reading, they read with their parents, they visit the library and check out books, they get books as gifts, there are lots of books in their home; and when grandma comes to visit they love to read to me and I love it! Right now the oldest is still in elementary so I hope this love of books continues.

By: gunasekaran R

gunasekaran R — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:20:57 +0000

This is a beautiful tip to create interest in reading that ofcourse led to learning

By: Julie Haverluk

Julie Haverluk — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:37:26 +0000

great story. what exact brain gym moves did you do with Caleb? I have a niece who is in 8th grade and a brilliant kid but refuses to do or sometimes just hand in homework. She's nearly failed a couple of grades because she can get every answer right on all tests but won't bother with homework or sometimes even if it is done she won't bother to hand it in. Apparently she has a lot of trouble falling asleep at night before midnight because she is all wired but then can't get up in the morning because she is tired. Terrible cycle. Do you have suggested moves for calming down to sleep? Thanks, Julie

By: Dr. MaryJo Wagner

Dr. MaryJo Wagner — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:29:51 +0000

Great questions. Caleb, my husband and I did cross crawl, calf pump and hook-ups. I would have included lazy 8s but for some unknown reason he refused. So I dropped it. For easier sleep: NO TV before bed. Period! (TV, even calm gentle shows, is stimulating to the brain.) Do Hook-ups lying in bed. Hope this helps.

By: Dr. MaryJo Wagner

Dr. MaryJo Wagner — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:27:58 +0000

Thanks so much. Glad you liked it.

By: Dr. MaryJo Wagner

Dr. MaryJo Wagner — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:19:26 +0000

Thanks, Tehnaz. Yes, the TeleClass will be recorded. All my TeleClasses are recorded. So please sign up. The recording is posted on my website the morning after the class. And the handouts are available too. MaryJo

By: Dr. MaryJo Wagner

Dr. MaryJo Wagner — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:18:58 +0000

Yes, reading a loud is very effective. Study after study shows that if you read daily to toddlers–even babies–before they go to school, these kids will have fewer difficulties learning to read and many will become avid readers. Thanks for your thoughtful comments.

By: Tehnaz Ragi

Tehnaz Ragi — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 09:02:11 +0000

I am a Teacher of Individual Needs and Learning Support at my school in Hong Kong. I loved your story especially because it is so true! I can get my reluctant readers to read with me but they detest reading at home, you may understand why.

My Individual Needs students are in their first year of Secondary school. They all have some sort of learning difficulty or unexpected low performance, diagnosed and undiagnosed. Their reading has to come upto speed if they are to efficiently access the curriculum and perform at their true potential.

I would love for my students' parents to hear the teleclass but unfortunately, the time difference between HK and the US makes that very difficult.

I wonder if the transcript or recording of the teleclass will be made available and accessible later?

Looking forward to hearing from you

warm regards

Tehnaz