Best light program to support 1st grade reader

[Anonymous]

1st grader is at a normal reading level for his school (which doesn’t state reading until 1st grade). He’s both eager to be a better reader and hates practicing with me or his dad.

He’d likely engage well in a program - whether online or in person. It does need some sort of set structure / scheduled approach or we won’t routinely get to it. Ideally it’s fun and low / no stress

[Anonymous]

What if he just looks at books by himself? Or listens to you read them aloud with him? Let him choose the books at the library. That’s the best way to instill a love of reading, which should be the really goal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What if he just looks at books by himself? Or listens to you read them aloud with him? Let him choose the books at the library. That’s the best way to instill a love of reading, which should be the really goal.

I know - but he picks books that are way too hard for him and then doesn’t try. I read to him a lot at night in general He does well with structure and loves tasks to work through and wants to progress so I’m looking for a way to support that

[Anonymous]

Your local library’s summer reading challenge? Or print out one of those “best books for 1st graders” lists online (can narrow search based on genre if you like) and he gets points for each one he completes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What if he just looks at books by himself? Or listens to you read them aloud with him? Let him choose the books at the library. That’s the best way to instill a love of reading, which should be the really goal.

I know - but he picks books that are way too hard for him and then doesn’t try. I read to him a lot at night in general He does well with structure and loves tasks to work through and wants to progress so I’m looking for a way to support that

So let him pick books, but you can also pick out a stack of library books for him. Put them all on a shelf and let him pick what he wants to read.

We had a rule that we would read together first, then I'd read to them from a more interesting book.

[Anonymous]

Ok - I’m not looking to argue over my approach. I’m looking for recommendations of online (either live or self guided) or in person reading programs that are fun from those that have experienced them.

I do all the other things already - that’s not what I’m asking about right now so you can save your effort on convincing me of its merits

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1st grader is at a normal reading level for his school (which doesn’t state reading until 1st grade). He’s both eager to be a better reader and hates practicing with me or his dad.

He’d likely engage well in a program - whether online or in person. It does need some sort of set structure / scheduled approach or we won’t routinely get to it. Ideally it’s fun and low / no stress

[Anonymous]

Some libraries have programs where kids can come read to a dog. You might check with your local library and see if there’s a similar program where you live.

I can probably give you some recommendations for books that wouldn’t be too hard, if you can tell me of a book he’s read that’s been about right, or if his school specified a “reading level”.

It sounds like he’s doing great and is well on his way.

[Anonymous]

https://www.readinga-z.com/

[Anonymous]

Definitely not reading a to z. It’s rooted in flawed research that’s been debunked. Check out Sold a Story if you haven’t heard

“Big city readers” has phenomenal online classes that were the perfect weekly session for my DS at 4 to be more than ready for K and the next summer for 1.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok - I’m not looking to argue over my approach. I’m looking for recommendations of online (either live or self guided) or in person reading programs that are fun from those that have experienced them.

I do all the other things already - that’s not what I’m asking about right now so you can save your effort on convincing me of its merits

Shut your pie hole you nasty hag

[Anonymous]

Hooked on Phonics.

[Anonymous]

Maybe a tutor

[Anonymous]

Google Developing Readers Academy. It’s a fun, funny online program. My daughter loved it and it’s really helped her reading and spelling.