From Backpacks to Book Nooks Read, Reward, Repeat
Summer is over, and it’s time to turn a new page — literally — with your little readers. As kids head back to school, it’s the perfect opportunity to reignite the reading and writing habits that may have cooled off during the break. Whether your child is easing back into routines or needs a little extra motivation, fun and simple strategies can make the transition smooth, entertaining, and full of learning momentum. A FUN FOCUS ZONE The environment can make all the difference when it comes to focusing on reading and writing. With all the new activities your child will be participating in as the school year progresses, creating a designated area in your home to work on literacy skills can be helpful. Choose a corner or cozy, quiet spot to make a distraction-free zone for reading success. Add some comfortable pillows, blankets, favorite stuffed animals, and a nice library stocked with age-appropriate books on topics your
trips that complement the books your child is reading. If you’re exploring animals in a story, visit the zoo and have them point out different creatures they recently read about. Ask them questions about what they learned about the animals in their book. You can also use books to expand upon subjects or experiences they are having in the classroom. REWARDS AND POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS Sometimes, a small reward after reading activities can encourage hesitant readers, especially when school assignments start coming home with them. Always use positive reinforcement, praising effort over outcome. You can compliment how they stuck with a sentence, even when the words were tricky or new, or tell them you are so proud of the way they tried to sound something out. Celebrate milestones with small treats, like a trip to the bookstore for a new book or letting them pick out a movie to watch after they finish reading for 20 minutes.
child is interested in. Make a point to set aside time each week for the reading zone.
CONNECT READING AND REAL LIFE You can help your child develop a deeper connection and understanding of what they are reading by connecting books to real-life experiences. Think of activities and small field
From Struggles to Success Real Stories From Reading Ranch Families
One of our favorite parts of The Reading Ranch is watching little learners develop confidence, skills, and a love for reading. It’s truly rewarding to see them begin to believe in their abilities and have fun sounding out words, writing, and exploring stories. We are so grateful to hear positive experiences like these from families who are working with us. Here are some recent success stories from our students. “Reading Ranch has made a profound impact on my child. They not only boosted reading skills but also strengthened his learning and grew his confidence. Cannot recommend this team enough.” — Amanda “My kids absolutely love and look forward to going to Reading Ranch each week! The teachers are so nice and incredibly thorough! We couldn’t be happier with our experience here.” — Carly “My girls love Reading Ranch, and get excited to go every week. The atmosphere is fun, encouraging, and friendly. They get reinforcement of concepts they may have missed at school, and have seen increases in
their test scores because of Reading Ranch. Dr. Southwell is AMAZING as well!” — Lauren
“We started taking our grandson to Reading Ranch just a few months ago, and we are already seeing a big improvement in his reading and spelling. I’m very impressed.” — Dena “Reading Ranch helped my child gain confidence in his reading and helped him through his frustrations. The program is excellent. He has learned so much since he started going here. He actually looks for things to read now. They listened to my concerns and always respond to any questions I have.” — Celina If your child has improved their skills thanks to The Reading Ranch, we would love to hear from you. If you want to learn more about our programs and how we can make reading fun for your child, visit ReadingRanch.com .
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