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Encouraging Middle School Students to Read

In a previous article, I discussed the loss of interest in reading with most middle school students. During the primary grades students are more excited about reading and books. However the excitement is lost somewhere along the way to the early teens. As parents and as teachers we must find ways to encourage and restart the interest in reading. Many teachers use reading as a punishment or as a chore. Students must be aware that reading can be for pleasure and for entertainment. Learning to focus on reading and books can greatly help students out during high school and college … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: November 3 – November 9

This time of the year, schools are full of holiday activities and breaks. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and then the children begin gearing up for Christmas. Keep reading for school holiday fun. Saturday, November 3 Do You Support Zero Tolerance? This is a tough one. No one likes the idea of drugs or violence in our schools. However, no one likes to see innocent children receive the extreme punishment. Sunday, November 4 Is Your Child Involved in Too Many Activities? Some children are playing three sports, taking lessons, and trying to do homework. They simply are exhausted. If … Continue reading →

Why Do Middle Students Lose Interest in Reading?

Kindergarten students have one major thing in common. When they walk into the classroom, they want to learn to read. They cannot wait to learn words and be able to read books by themselves. Checking out a book from the school library is one of the biggest things that can happen at school. This excitement for reading usually continues for a few years and then begins to slow down. Students seem to lose the interest in reading and the joy in taking home books. I saw this happen year after year when I taught eighth grade. Most students found that … Continue reading →