Is this a good tip?

Question

If you are having problems trying to get your kids to learn to read how about putting on a dvd then put the subtitles on and get them to read along with it. Do you think it would work?

Answer 1

you could just read with them

Answer 2

Putting on Subtitles over an English language track is a great way to help kids who are learning to spell put words togather but once your kid can read I don't think they'll get any book-skills from a DVD, it's just too easy to tune out the words. If you want to get your kids on books you have to find them books that will capture their interrests.

Answer 3

It couldn't hurt, but take into consideration the subtitles are not always accurate. Different companies make "toys" that are veered to teaching kids to learn to read, but can become quite costly and it is not guaranteed your child will be interested in the least. PBS has done wonders in helping me teach my child to read as well. Nick Jr. as well as the Disney channel have programs on to help children learn to read too. By the way, how old are your children? If they are younger this could help, but if they are older ( maybe about 9+) this approach might only offend them. If the latter is the case, I would consider talking to their teacher to get some ideas as to what he/she might think.
Good luck.

Answer 4

Depends on the DVD. If it's a bit too action packed and fast, then no. The kids would be more interested in the action. Read a book to them, while running your finger along the words as you read. It would be the easier way.

Answer 5

Im not sure that would be such a good idea as their eyes would be drawn to what was happening and the subtitles would probably be too fast. Start with pictures with the words underneath and then give them the words themselves, and practise with them it's more important to give them lots of support and praise I think. It's also important to remember Children learn at their own pace so dont force them to do too much at the one time because they will begin to see learning as a chore.

Answer 6

personally i would read with my children rather than them sat infront of a tv every child will ignore the subtitles as they will prob not make much sense to the child if you put subtitles up in spanish/dutch does that mean that you are going to learn that language? no... so what makes you think that the english version would help your child read? sorry just makes no sense to me

Answer 7

I would say that its better to sit the child on your lap with a book. Read it to them while running your finger under the words as you read them. this way you teach them to read while have a special close time with them - whilst the tv is off! You can adapt your pace to suit the child, go back over favourite bits, ask questions and so on. When the child has reached their attention threshold you can then do something else with them (maybe watch a favourite dvd together).

Answer 8

No. A PERSON needs to sit down with them and work with them to help them learn to read. Parking them in front of flashing words on the TV won't do much good.

PLUS.....subtitles or closed captioning often have mispellings, no punctuation, etc.

Answer 9

They usually talk too fast on most DVD's. Just read to your children every night before bed. They will get their love of reading from you. Also they can try reading to you with those beginner books, like Hop on Pop, Red Fish Blue Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, etc.

Answer 10

Maybe once in a while but kids usually just ignore the subtitle and they are not always accurate. Also they might be too advanced.

Answer 11

Read with your kids. Bedtime stories are great. You can do the subtitle thing during their regular tv time as a bonus, but I wouldn't rely on it. Good Luck!