My 6 year old brother doesn't like to read and his homework in mainly on reading. Any tricks on how to convince him to read more? Thanks!
2007-10-31 15:38:18 · 8 answers · asked by Zitare 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Just a few tips to help it go easier:
-Don't make him do it right when he gets home from school. He just left school--he doesn't need MORE work.
-Don't make him do it all at once. Allow time for breaks.
-Set up a special place in the house where he can do his work and he isn't distracted.
-Allow him to choose what he wants to do first, second, etc.
-Offer a reward for getting his work done. Maybe keep a chart and if he gets his work done everyday then on the weekend he can go out for ice cream or something.
2007-10-31 15:43:22 · answer #1 · answered by adrian♥ 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Try to make it fun - get books about things he's interested in or that are interactive. Read him stories more so he associates it with good times instead of boring homework. Take turns reading a book. Have him read to the whole family, then he'll feel like a star performing in front of everyone. You could even have him act it out! Rewards are always nice too, not just for reading but all homework. Like if he gets his homework done for the week you'll rent a movie he wants to see or get him a small toy.
2007-10-31 19:00:17 · answer #2 · answered by In_Bloom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make a chart of things he needs to do when he gets home. hang this by the door so he know where it is. let him read the list. then have him do the things on the list.
some examples are
1. take out your home work from your bag
2. place homework on the table
3. put your bag away (bag should be placed in same place each day)
4. get the things you need to do your home work with.(pencil,crayons if needed,eraser)
5. go play for 10 minutes before you do your home work.
6. after 10 minutes do homework
If you make him do his home work right after he gets home he will not concentrate on doing it well. he will just want it to get done so he can play.
we are doing this with my 6 year old nephew but we have a sticker chart to if he does all the things on his chart he gets a sticker and if he does it for 5 days he gets to go pick a movie from the library or go to grandmas for a night.
2007-11-01 04:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by favorite_aunt24 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read with him. Make the stories fun. When you read to him use different voices and expressions. Ask questions. [Example; What do you think this character looks like?] Get him involved in the story. [Example; What do you think about Johnny? Would you have done the same thing if you were him?] Don't force it so much as make it more interesting. What is he interested in? Go to the library and borrow books that HE enjoys and read them first. Show him how much fun reading can be.
2007-10-31 15:42:35 · answer #4 · answered by .vato. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tough question. First you have to look at it like this, "who really likes to do homework?" answer: hardly anyone. However as for reading...especially this age it has to be made FUN. Try reading TO him...then have him read a few sentences also. He's only six so he'll be limited to what he can read. Make it easy at first then get harder. You and him could also make up a story together. KUDOS to you for being a great sister and wanting to help your brother.
2007-11-01 01:05:50 · answer #5 · answered by OMGiamgoingNUTS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess what my parents used to do was to try to make it a fun experience. They first read to me, then suggested that I try to read it out loud. If I did a good job and completed it, I would get a reward, like 10 minutes extra tv time later. If I did not finish it, they would encourage me to try. Kids do not typically like reading because it takes away from their play time, but if you can make it interesting, they`ll look forward to it. You can even try the cookie and milk technique by putting it next to him as he reads, it might make him feel lessa anxious since he can grab something while doing the work. You have to look like you are interested in order for the kid to be :)
2007-10-31 15:45:36 · answer #6 · answered by Amy J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to get involved with it with them. If they have speeling or reading or math or whatever, help them. Make a game out of it, or even give some kind of an award for doing all their homework without complaining
2007-10-31 16:17:17 · answer #7 · answered by Candi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Reward systems worked with me :)
Make reading fun.
What does he like to do?
Combine reading ( what he doesn't like) with something he enjoys.
Is it because he doesn't want to? Or is it because it's hard for him?
Could be a disability.
2007-10-31 17:52:16 · answer #8 · answered by lillette17 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋