Ds is quite an advanced reader,he's in rec and reading Horrid Henry etc. Has just started reading Roald Dahl with me at night.
The problem is he hates reading his school books and doesn't read for pleasure which I feel he should be at his level. The other night he said "I hate reading"
I think half of this is because he's only 5 and books at his level aren't really on a 5 year old's wavelength,have pictures etc iykwim. What I'm really worried about is wether it's also because he's a boy and he's going to be a reluctant reader. I'm desperate for ideas on how to develop a love of reading.
As an ex literacy co-ordinator I have a house full of the most lovely kids books and am quite frankly appalled that one of my dc doesn't love reading,he does love books though.
I've started reading Roald Dahl at his instigation he reads a page and I read the rest of the chapter,he seems to be enjoying this. What else can I do?
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Has anybody else had an advanced ds reader at 5 who hates reading? Can you suggest ways I can encourage a love of reading?
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MilaMae · 30/04/2009 17:44
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