Using Short Stories to Rebuild Reading Interest

Using Short Stories to Rebuild Reading Interest

More About Sammy RamblesA short story can give a hesitant reader a complete experience without the prospect of hundreds of pages ahead. It does not have to be simplistic or childish. The useful feature is its manageable length, which allows the reader to reach an...

Making Space for Reading without a Daily Argument

More About Sammy RamblesA daily reading argument can make books feel like a symbol of conflict rather than pleasure. Families need routines that fit real lives, but a routine is not successful merely because a child sits with a book while everyone is unhappy. Change...
How to Respond When a Child Says Books Are Too Long

How to Respond When a Child Says Books Are Too Long

More About Sammy Rambles“That book is too long” may mean the page count looks intimidating, the pace is slow or the effort of reading is exhausting. It is worth finding out which before insisting that a child simply needs to try harder.Explore what “long” meansAsk...