what are some things i can do to help my son with reading?

Question

i have a son who has mmd (mild mental developement) and he is going into 6th grade, he has a 2end grade reading level i have tried everything to help him, he also gets help in school but am wanting to know what i can do over summerbreak to help him improve his reading but without forcing it on him and to be interesting to him

i have read to him ever since he was in the day he was born. i also have him read to me at least one page of a book.

Answer 1

This is a tough one, because boys like the result more that the process. In other words, they want to learn about, say, skateboarding, and reading is only an end to that means--one that requires more work than just asking around.
I agree with the writer who suggested you both read the same book. Make it as painless as possible, so encourage him to ask you words he doesn't know, don't just make him look it up. Maybe even reward him for learning and using that new word--if he asks you words he already knows, you will know it, but make a joke out of it don't scold him.
Reading teachers are taught a technique they call SSR (sustained silent reading), and we do that in our family. Chose a particular time to use each day, and everyone who is at home stops whatever they are doing and sits down to read their own books for twenty minutes. Use a timer. When it goes off, evryone says a sentance about what they read, and goes back to their business. If he objects, set the time so that he has to do it before his personal goal which is probably watching tv--at least that's what my kids always want to do. It is critical that EVERYONE participate, the other kids and even teen as well. Don't just assign him a time while you are elsewhere occupied. Work the time up not by increasing the minutes so much as increasing the sessions.
I'm sure you encourage him to chose books he's interested in, but don't be afraid to steer him toward things he might not otherwise find on his own. For example, earlier this summer I sat down the boys and began reading from Deathwatch by Robb White (an exteamly engaging survival story). Before we started they grumbled because they wanted to read their own stuff--which they will have a time to do, just not now. By the end of the second chapter, they started watching where I set the book down because they were trying to be sneaky and read ahead! Also, magazines, even comic books, will help him practice in a fun way.
Sorry this is so long. Hope it helps.
ps Please forgive any mispellings, the spell checker is not working for some reason. That reminds me, though, there is a method called the "writing road to reading" used by homeschoolers. I won't outline it here, but you can google it.

Answer 2

There are books with limited vocabulary that are both fiction and non fiction- fiction- baseball and friendship, mystery stories as well, -non-fiction on hurricanes, volcanoes, disasters- website is Saddleback Books- reading levels of low second through fourth- Also if he should have a good background of experience of somewhere he visited, find a book about it. If he's motivated, you can read the book together- the more he knows about s subject, especially from first hand knowledge, the less struggling he will have reading about it. Also if he likes certain TV programs, get the adaption for hard of hearing people where he follows the words on the screen rather than hearing the dialogues. Also he can help you create shopping lists and you can sound out by stretching the words with him as he writes them down. Even though he has mmd, I am sure he has some interests and strengths- focus on those- build his confidence and incorporate reading into what he enjoys doing and what he'll need for the future- functional words- many of which I'm sure he knows- like "Men" Women"- for bathrooms in public places etc. Some important words he might not know. Remember tho he is mmd, he certainly can distinguish what is "baby" stuff to read and what is more age appropriate.

Answer 3

If he is reading at a second grade level, then he has already overcome some big hurdles.

He understands how letters relate to sounds.

He understands that letters blend into words.

He understands how words go together on the page to make sentences.

He recognizes many of the most common, irregularly spelled sight words (e.g. "of", "have," etc.).

He has basic understanding of most simple sentences about real, concrete things and events.

To build his reading skills further, he needs to increase his vocabulary. Take him to the zoo, a museum, or other place that offers a guide book, especially if it is someplace he really likes. As you go through, take turns together reading bits from the guide book, and matching them up to what you are seeing.

Get books at home in his areas of interest. Does he have a collection? Does he have a favorite type of video game? Favorite TV shows? Sport? Hobby? There are now kids books about almost everything... most big bookstores can guide you. If you can get a book that is just a little bit harder than his current reading level (in this case, level 3), that would be even better.

Read these books TOGETHER. Talk with him about what he is reading. Let him talk, if he's on a roll. The keys here are building his awareness of books as fun, chances to spent time with you, part of his interests, etc.

Stay patient, and make it fun!

Answer 4

What a wonderful parent you are. Start by purchasing some big Avery labels, or flash cards that you can stick on all the pieces of furniture and appliances in your home, as you are going about your day, have him tell you what they are. This will help boost his self-esteem. Next, purchase a big poster, and label the top "Book Club." Find some books that are at his reading level and grow higher in levels as he progresses. List the books on the poster and as he reads each one, let him cross them off the poster, and you reward him each time. And, to help him further, you read the same book as well, and you two discuss it together. This will help him with reading comprehension. The last book on the list should be the most challenging, and if he is able to complete it over the summer, he should receive a substantial reward, such as a day out on the town, amusement park, etc.... I would perhaps give him 5 books to start. Make it fun. Best wishes to you and your son.

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Answer 6

Have you discussed this with his teacher? I work with children who have a range of learning issues and find that consistency is important particularly with kids who find some learning difficult and helps them to feel secure during an activity. Try to work from the same reading scheme as the school, also try some games such as lotto where you match pictures to the words, play hangman. you could also try books which come with tapes of the story so your son can listen to the words as he reads. also just do a little bit every day so he doesn't get frustrated with himself or with the activity. If you make it a part of quality time for you and him he will feel positive about it. All the best.

Answer 7

Kudos for you for wanting to take the time and effort to help your son!

I have a ministry working with the DD population. I use a child's interest to help them read and that seems to keep them interested for longer periods of time. For example, one child loved to eat cookies, so I took her to the store and I had her help me pick out the items we needed. I had her read the ingredients and then we went and got them. When we started to bake, I had her read the directions and praised her every step of the way. I found the words she had problems with, she retained better because she was excited about what she was reading. She seemed determined to learn them for the next time. I have used the same theory with games and other craft items.

Each child is delightfully unique so what works for some might not work for others. The key is never give up searching for the key that will open the door.

I wish you luck in finding they key for your son. You are a great mom!

Sami

Answer 8

Low Level interest reading books are great to find. Find a couple books, some that are at his level, and some that push him to learn new vocabulary words. The one that is a little harder, read with him and discuss the stories. Model interest in reading. Have a book that you read yourself. If you show a interest, he may get interested.

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Answer 10

Reading to him regularly would be one thing. And having him read to you, maybe one page out of three, you read the other two. Did you ask his teacher for suggestions for the summer? Your local librarian might help too, especially in finding appropriate books.