One third of teenagers have not read a book in the last year
If you can’t remember the last time you saw a teenager reading a book, newspaper or magazine, you’re not alone. In recent years, less than 20 percent of teens report reading a book, magazine or newspaper daily for pleasure, while more than 80 percent say they use social media every day. Teens Today Spend More…
Building a classroom library that improves student literacy
Tips for getting the most out of your classroom library Do you have a classroom library? Maybe you call it a library corner, a book lab or a book nook, but the place you set aside books for your students to grab when there is free time can play a major role in your students’…
5 Ways to Build Student Confidence
Every teacher who has taught an anxious child will know the challenges all too well; Fear of ‘failure’ outweighs the excitement of trying new things. Certain situations are so challenging, the child is forced to avoid them altogether. Avoidance of challenging and overwhelming situations. Instead of exploring a world of possibilities, children can be left…
Why boys are falling behind in school
Sharing an article by Kevin Donnelly, Senior Research Fellow, Australian Catholic University, about the underachievement of boys in literacy.
10 Common reading mistakes and how to fix them. Simple tips for helping kids become stronger readers
This article is for everyone ~ teachers, teacher aides, parents & caregivers ~ because all of us want our children to become better, stronger readers. We’ve packed this article with practical tips and recommendations on identifying reading behaviours and how to respond to them. Scenario 1: Child appears to be reading the text from memory. …
Identify comprehension gaps with these reading cards
Note for Teachers and Parents Are your students easily confused when reading texts on their own? Boost every boy’s comprehension skills with these visually appealing A4 cards. These cards make reading more interactive for boys. By ‘turning-and-talking‘, these cards get boys talking about what they are reading DURING reading! These cards are an excellent way…
How to Get and Keep Your Learners Engaged in 12 Ways
As we enter the latter part of the year, it can be challenging to keep your learners engaged. Unfortunately, there’s no magic list for captivating students in a lesson, but I’ve compiled 12 Active Learning Strategies that I hope you’ll find helpful. Before we start………..engagement is not always easily visible. Also, we know that not…
‘Reading for pleasure’ programs boost student academic achievement
Sharing an article from Education Review which aligns so closely with our message here at Literacy for Boys and Literacy for Kids. How ‘Reading for pleasure’ programs boost student academic achievement An academic has called to mandate ‘reading for pleasure’ at school as a new study shows the correlation between reading enjoyment and academic performance….
Sleep and technology: achieving better sleep health for our kids
The purpose here is to explore what impact evening media use has on our students’ schoolwork and/or sufficient healthy sleep. Does it compromise students’ ability or aptitude for positive academic success? Technology is increasingly relied on by modern society. Parents, kids, and teachers alike all use technology for work and during downtime. Researchers from the…
10 Tips for Teachers for Working with Struggling Readers and Writers
Over the past 18 months we have seen a surge of enquiries from teachers and schools wanting a program to address the literacy demands of a wide range of readers and writers in the upper primary and secondary years. Compounding the challenge for teachers is the reality that today’s classrooms are filled with students with…