Anonymous
06/25/2022 14:40
Subject: Re:Reading Tutor
I work as a tutor. I previously did private homeschooling overseas and here in the area.
Anonymous
06/22/2022 11:58
Subject: Reading Tutor
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’m sure you know that it’s very important that you read to him and discuss the books. Also, go to the library and get a bunch of books that you think might be on his level and leave them in a bin in the house. Choose graphic novels, easy non-fiction, and short chapter books. The librarian can help you. Keep some books in the car and everywhere in the house, but make a list of them, first.
This is a given but it won't help the OP's child if he is a weak decoder. Some kids need extra practice, especially after DL.
What is a “decoder”?
My child actually never did distance learning. He just isn’t very confident and reads a bit slow. He is used to things coming easy to him and is getting discouraged that this isn’t and he isn’t the best.
Decoding is how people read unknown words. If he sees an unknown word in text, does he sound it out? If he doesn't, does he guess based on the context or pictures?
He typically sounds it out.
Can he accurately decode words with multiple syllables or will he guess after the first syllable or two? Some students fall apart when the reading has more complicated, content specific words.
He actually does better with bigger words sometimes! He reads find when he reads with anyone but us, his parents. We know we are the problem hence we want to outsource.
Anonymous
06/21/2022 10:26
Subject: Reading Tutor
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’m sure you know that it’s very important that you read to him and discuss the books. Also, go to the library and get a bunch of books that you think might be on his level and leave them in a bin in the house. Choose graphic novels, easy non-fiction, and short chapter books. The librarian can help you. Keep some books in the car and everywhere in the house, but make a list of them, first.
This is a given but it won't help the OP's child if he is a weak decoder. Some kids need extra practice, especially after DL.
What is a “decoder”?
My child actually never did distance learning. He just isn’t very confident and reads a bit slow. He is used to things coming easy to him and is getting discouraged that this isn’t and he isn’t the best.
Decoding is how people read unknown words. If he sees an unknown word in text, does he sound it out? If he doesn't, does he guess based on the context or pictures?
He typically sounds it out.
Can he accurately decode words with multiple syllables or will he guess after the first syllable or two? Some students fall apart when the reading has more complicated, content specific words.
Anonymous
06/21/2022 08:05
Subject: Reading Tutor
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’m sure you know that it’s very important that you read to him and discuss the books. Also, go to the library and get a bunch of books that you think might be on his level and leave them in a bin in the house. Choose graphic novels, easy non-fiction, and short chapter books. The librarian can help you. Keep some books in the car and everywhere in the house, but make a list of them, first.
This is a given but it won't help the OP's child if he is a weak decoder. Some kids need extra practice, especially after DL.
What is a “decoder”?
My child actually never did distance learning. He just isn’t very confident and reads a bit slow. He is used to things coming easy to him and is getting discouraged that this isn’t and he isn’t the best.
Decoding is how people read unknown words. If he sees an unknown word in text, does he sound it out? If he doesn't, does he guess based on the context or pictures?
He typically sounds it out.
Anonymous
06/20/2022 16:44
Subject: Reading Tutor
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’m sure you know that it’s very important that you read to him and discuss the books. Also, go to the library and get a bunch of books that you think might be on his level and leave them in a bin in the house. Choose graphic novels, easy non-fiction, and short chapter books. The librarian can help you. Keep some books in the car and everywhere in the house, but make a list of them, first.
This is a given but it won't help the OP's child if he is a weak decoder. Some kids need extra practice, especially after DL.
What is a “decoder”?
My child actually never did distance learning. He just isn’t very confident and reads a bit slow. He is used to things coming easy to him and is getting discouraged that this isn’t and he isn’t the best.
Decoding is how people read unknown words. If he sees an unknown word in text, does he sound it out? If he doesn't, does he guess based on the context or pictures?
Anonymous
06/20/2022 10:01
Subject: Reading Tutor
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’m sure you know that it’s very important that you read to him and discuss the books. Also, go to the library and get a bunch of books that you think might be on his level and leave them in a bin in the house. Choose graphic novels, easy non-fiction, and short chapter books. The librarian can help you. Keep some books in the car and everywhere in the house, but make a list of them, first.
This is a given but it won't help the OP's child if he is a weak decoder. Some kids need extra practice, especially after DL.
What is a “decoder”?
My child actually never did distance learning. He just isn’t very confident and reads a bit slow. He is used to things coming easy to him and is getting discouraged that this isn’t and he isn’t the best.
Anonymous
06/20/2022 09:59
Subject: Reading Tutor
Anonymous wrote:I’m sure you know that it’s very important that you read to him and discuss the books. Also, go to the library and get a bunch of books that you think might be on his level and leave them in a bin in the house. Choose graphic novels, easy non-fiction, and short chapter books. The librarian can help you. Keep some books in the car and everywhere in the house, but make a list of them, first.
This isn’t the issue. It’s reading with US that’s the issue. We have stacks of books in every floor or the house, we go to the library, etc. Reading with us, his parents, brings out the worst in him and he freezes. We know the best way to help is to outsource right now.
Anonymous
06/19/2022 13:15
Subject: Reading Tutor
Anonymous wrote:I’m sure you know that it’s very important that you read to him and discuss the books. Also, go to the library and get a bunch of books that you think might be on his level and leave them in a bin in the house. Choose graphic novels, easy non-fiction, and short chapter books. The librarian can help you. Keep some books in the car and everywhere in the house, but make a list of them, first.
This is a given but it won't help the OP's child if he is a weak decoder. Some kids need extra practice, especially after DL.
Anonymous
06/19/2022 10:46
Subject: Reading Tutor
I’m sure you know that it’s very important that you read to him and discuss the books. Also, go to the library and get a bunch of books that you think might be on his level and leave them in a bin in the house. Choose graphic novels, easy non-fiction, and short chapter books. The librarian can help you. Keep some books in the car and everywhere in the house, but make a list of them, first.
Anonymous
06/19/2022 10:44
Subject: Reading Tutor
Your kid’s school will likely have a list of tutors.
Anonymous
06/19/2022 09:25
Subject: Re:Reading Tutor
Check out ASDEC.org. They maintain a list of trained tutors. Even if your child does not have dyslexia, their programs work well.
Anonymous
06/18/2022 12:30
Subject: Reading Tutor
Does anyone have a recommendation for a reading tutor for a rising 2nd grader. His reading is just OK and can be a lot better and we really want to take the summer to get him on track. We need to outsource it as we are not good teachers and are not doing well trying to do it on our own.