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Question–: How much time does your child spend reading?
I’m interested in how much ‘time’ parents with grade school children have their children read each day. We homeschool and we are using curriculum that has ‘readers’ for several subjects. How much reading do you do not counting any ‘readers’? What types of books are you using? My son is 7 y/o and doing 2nd grade work for the most part.
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Answer by homeschoolmom
Both of my boys (7 and 12) read for about an hour each (school) day – for school. They also do “free” reading at other times during the day.
Most of the books they read for school would be considered classics – both at age-level and abridged (for the younger one). We use a lot of historical fiction for history, biographies and other non-fiction for science.
Answer by Melissa
It varies. We don’t assign reading work in our house, so it is based on the child’s desire to read. Some weeks one or two of the kids will read for five or six hours a day, every day. Then they’ll go a week or two without reading at all. My younger daughter reads an hour or so each day, every day. Overall, each of our children have mastered skills at least one or two grade levels over their age expectation, but we don’t keep track of level work, just on their overall learning.
Answer by Shannon
I’ve homeschooled for 3 years and of course his reading time has gone up each year. In the beginning I insisted on a half hour a day. But since he has gotten older, and is also a fast reader, he gets to read when he feels like it. Once in a while, if I notice he hasn’t been reading much, I’ll remind him or get him some new books. Try Hank The Cowdog series with your son, mine loves them.
Answer by busymom
As long as they’d like.
They read in the car, at home, in waiting rooms, just where ever.
There is no limit on reading time; they read a lot, and we often read a loud in the evenings; all of us still enjoy it.
If we do get a book on CD — rarely — we use it to cuddle up, have some snacks and listen to the story.
We make a suggested reading list for the year; they pick and choose the order, but those are the books that have to be read because they pertain to their subjects like historical fiction books, biographies, and science readers.
They also have their favorites that they read, as well as many classics, poems, and other fiction books.
Last year my son homed in on Viking mythology, and must have read about 15 books on the subject, it was sparked by one little book; Beowulf.
All of us but one are avid readers, the one who is not is given a start date, and a finish date so she can stay on track, she is a slow reader, and the book really has to catch her interest for her to pick it up by herself.
We will ask her to spend an hour or two a day on reading a book.
Answer by Gypsy
When my kids were that age I couldn’t find enough “Magic Treehouse” for them. I regret having abridged classics for them. They won’t read the unabridged now, and truly the abridged ones take a great story and turn it into pap. Even when they read on their own I still read to them at a higher level to expose them to good literature and push the vocabulary boundaries. The Little House on the Prairie books a great. Now they are older and read sporadically only if they really like the book, but my eldest still loves me to read to her out of 19th century classics. I should think about half an hour to 2 hours a day is sufficient; I wouldn’t make it an issue but I would certainly encourage it.
Answer by nubiangeek
The students that I teach have self selected reading for 25 minutes at school and are supposed to read for 20 minutes each night.
Answer by NJRoadie
We still do read alouds in our family, and my children read all the time. All read well beyond grade level, and the difficulty there is finding age appropriate but still challenging books!
We probably read 2-3 hours a day, minimally. We don’t watch much TV, if any, and computer time is also limited, which is why we have so much time to read!!
Strongly advise books on tape in the car (i.e. Charlotte’s Web) and reading aloud more advanced books to your children. I’ve often found starting a book as a read aloud and stopping at an exciting place often spurs the child to pick up the book and read it on their own just to see “what happens next”.
Answer by hsmomlovinit
My 9yo son is assigned at least 30 minutes of free reading every day, he generally chooses between science-based books, historical fiction, and biographies. We do read-aloud for about an hour per day (more at times), and he loves listening to audio books.
He’s dyslexic, so I keep the reading down to a manageable time for him. It’ll go up about 15 minutes per year until he’s reading for 1.5-2 hours per day, plus his coursework. He’s also extremely auditory and can comprehend works that are 4-6 years above his reading/decoding level, so I let him listen to audiobooks to his heart’s delight. There are times he’ll spend 5-6 hours per day (after our schoolday is done) with an audiobook on an 8th-10th grade reading level and proceed to tell me all about it – the plot, characters, themes, everything.
I would say at 2nd grade, let them read as much as they are comfortable with, and turn the rest into read-alouds. Some kids this age are natural-born readers, while others are still really struggling. There is still such a huge gap between abilities at the 6-8yo level, the main thing is to keep reading and learning interesting, challenging, and fun. If your child is not at the point where they’re ready to do it on their own yet, it’s just fine to still read with them.
Hope that helps!
Answer by glurpy
I don’t “have” my daughter (9yo) read–she enjoys reading and goes in spurts where she’ll read for maybe only half an hour a day for a bit, then do 2-3 hours a day. This is aside from any reading she may do for school work. And it’s whatever interests her (within reason, of course): comics, novels, joke books, etc.
My 6yo ds is still working on those phonics skills, but he probably spends a good hour or more each day just looking through books. His preference is for anything science-based that has pictures or comics (Garfield is a huge favourite).
Answer by answer faerie
every night before bed, I’ll read a couple of chapters of our latest Magic Treehouse books (our first foray into chapter books) then he goes to sleep with a nightlight and reads by that as long as he likes until he falls asleep. usuallly twenty minutes or so, sometimes an hour and a half, occasionally only five minutes when he’s had a long day.
Credit for the genius of the “you can stay up as long as you’re reading” rule goes to the fantastic Spider Robinson, the science fiction author/punster.
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reading with your child–: When did your child start reading comfortably?
My son turned 6 at the end of August. He’s in first grade (just made the cutoff for school last year) and he is doing pretty well with reading those little phonics books. (You know, the “I Am Sam” kind) I’m very proud of him and he is proud of himself also. The problem is, he told me this morning that he wanted to read more than he usually does so he can get good. I said great! Turns out his reason for this sudden extra interest is that 4 of the kids in his class are reading chapter books and he feels less-smart. Are these kids advanced or is my son behind? I’m feeling a little panicked at the moment. thanks so much!
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Answer by kma22263
First off, don’t panic. Your son is doing well. I think it’s great that he wants to get better at it. There are all sorts of chapter book series out there; he’ll definitely find one he likes. Just make sure he doesn’t put pressure on himself to get better. Reading should be enjoyable, not a chore.
My daughter started reading comfortably around 4. She used to read to her nursery school class once a week. My wife and I read and read and read to her as soon as she was born. She is in second grade now but has been tested at reading at a 4th grade level.
Good luck, and stop panicking!
Answer by bildymooner
Oldest daughter was about 7 but the youngest was only 5 or 6. They are very different in personality also.
Answer by lea
Kids progress at their own rate. Dont think your son is behind let him practice chapter books if he wants to. This can only help him advance.
Answer by Eca
well some kids a very ahead just think your kind is not behind maybe you are spending alot of stuff with him or you are doing alot of fun stuff which you really should enjoy life so no your son is not bhind you might just be playing and having fun.
Answer by sen
All kids learn at there own pace. Ask the teacher for some appropriate books he can take home and you can help teach him as teachers dont have the time to spend with only one child. Dont deny him this especially as he is willing to learn.
Answer by Jabberwock
Your son is doing great! If there are only 4 kids in his class that read better than he does he is at least in the upper 20%. If he really wants to read chapter books help him. Don’t let him become frustrated, though. It will come. I hope you can keep this great attitude toward learning alive all through school. Maybe you have a National Merits Scholar.
Answer by CJunk
Your son is behind those 4, but no doubt ahead of many others. No big deal. Our boys were only reading comfortably at like 7 – 8 years of age, but were doing well at maths,algebra and geometry,because at home there is more emphasis on those things. They do well in one thing and not as good at something else. Sounds like your son is doing fine.
Answer by AmlZ
Each child reads at their own rate. of our 6 kids 2 can’t stand to read, always very hard for them. 2 are average they stayed pretty close to grade level. and 2 are excellent and started reading much younger but they are also the youngest in our family so everyone read to them when they were little and they had access to the beg-reading books through the older kids. your child is prob right where he needs to be ask his teacher if there is a concern. you can always work with him at home or hire a reading tutor, some schools offer this as well. But enless there is some major reading and comprehension problem I wouldn’t worry too much. Some people take to reading more as they get older.
Answer by Jessie P
Those kids are advanced. My son is 8. He started reading simple chaper books in the late 6 to early 7 range. He’s reading well, now, and can pretty much read anything. It came quickly! Tell your son not to worry. He’s just normal, where the other kids just had reading ability sooner. It’s no big deal, but it’s great that he wants to build on his abilities!
Answer by sweetgal63
Yep i think they are advanced. My daughter read her first harry potter book in 2ND grade and she is in a gifted program now for 5Th grade and just finished reading the newest harry potter book. Don’t worry, every child is different..you should get him chapter books in 2ND grade definitely!
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That’s cool, but when they get older anything is good reading if it excites them.
In Junior High I read eveyrthing by IAn Flemming.
I also read ALL the juvinile Sci Fi books and read Scavengers in Space a dozen times. I can recite that book for you almost word for word.
I don’t force reading with my child. I just populated her bedroom library with books that had subjects that she would enjoy. Because I did this, she is now asking for chapter books to read.
My daughter is in 10th grade now, and I have her reading 2 hours a day for her book reports. She has five book reports that must be done each year.
When my children were younger I would make them read one hour a day a few times a week.
My daughter who is almost seven and doing second grade work has to read whatever is on the reading schedule for that day, usually amounting to about 15 minutes per day. Also, we read to her other books for about 1 hour per day per school day.
But as for free time reading, the sky is the limit. While she HAS to read the one thing I give her to read, she gets to pick the rest of it (within limits–I sometimes will not let her read inappropriate books or books that are way to hard such as 10th grade level). With a reluctant reader, I would read a paragraph, then have him read a praragraph, etc. If they are already doing several readers a day, I would not require any more reading, but would let them choose to do more if they want to.
Don’t worry, he’s doing fine. Some people read more than others. It does not mean that they are smarter. Great that he wants to read more, but let him know that he is smart & doing good. He may be better at other things than the 4 fast readers.
My son read fluently at four years old, but that is unusual. What’s interesting is that both my husband and I started reading at four as well. Your son is not behind – it’s not long into the beginning of the school year and if he’s reading sentences in books with simple words, he’s doing great. He’s right, though – practice is what makes it better, so he can develop and remember more “sight words” and do better at sounding out words.
Read to him, and with him, every single day. Encourage his reading, especially if he has an interest in a specific area (space, dinosaurs, etc.) – and he will keep being motivated. Just explain to him that everyone is different, and some kids read better than he does, and others can’t read as well.
There’s no reason to panic. Each child develops at a different rate. My daughter was reading chapter books at that age too. Now, in 3rd grade, she’s reading at a 5th grade level. It doesn’t mean she won’t drop off at some time. Your son won’t get left behind.
My suggestion, start reading more advanced books to him at bedtime. You’ll both enjoy the time together and he’ll be happier that he’s reading bigger books. As he gets used to the words, have him help you read the stories. Each time, he’ll read a little bit more. This will increase his confidence a whole lot. You’ll be surprised how much he’ll advance too. Often, just hearing the stories, the children pick up on the words and such.
Don’t let him feel less smart. Instill into him that all kids read at different levels and develop differently. Tell him that he’s strong where some of those might be weak like math or science or music or something else. In due time, he’ll catch up and maybe even pass up those very kids that are reading at higher levels right now. There really is nothing for either of you to worry about. Just keep encouraging him. Since you’re worried, it proves you’re doing a good job. Just keep doing that.
Good luck!!
First graders have varying degrees of reading skills. It sounds to me like your son is right in the middle of the spectrum. Don’t worry he is right where he should be.
My son is 6 and being home schooled, and he does well with the Clifford books and Sam I Am sorts too. We are venturing on to more sight words, and he reads better and better.
I think it is normal to have a range, and it sounds like your kiddo is doing fine.
My son started to read on his own at 6. I think your son is right on target as far as reading goes. Don’t panic. Just go to the library and get him books. He will be reading chapter books in no time.
I wouldn’t worry about even though I don’ t have any kids, but I am in 7th grade and I was late talking and reading. I am now in a gifted class, pre-ap classes, and in the national honor society.
Stop trying to compare your child with other children. Some children advance faster in reading while other kids advance in art, others in music, others in math. My daughter was reading “chapter books” before she reached kindergarten Not because she was so far advanced than other kids her age, but because we read considerably here at home. I always had a book in my hand, wherever I went a book went with me. If I was in line at the grocery store or the bank I’d have a book out. At doctor and dental appointments I’d be reading. Even while cooking dinner if a book was that interesting I’d be stiring a pot on the stove while reading. My daughter’s father was pretty much the same way, even when mowing the lawn he had a book propped on the handle of the lawnmower. Whenever we went shopping the deal was if she behaved she could get a “treat” at the end of the shopping, the “treat” wound up to be, more often than not, a book. Her Christmas lists consisted mostly of books as she got older music as well. By the time she was in eigth grade she was reading at college level…however, don’t ask me about her math ability…LOL. All I can tell you is to encourage his reading, give him more challenging books to read and let him try them on his own. Tell him that if there is something he doesn’t understand or words he can’t figure out to come to you, but let him do the work himself. Also don’t be so quick to decide that a book geared for an “older” audience might not suit him. He just might surprise you. Also make bookstores a major stop on your trips to malls.
Well, I don’t have any children, but I read my first book when I was in kindergarden. Don’t worry, those other children are probably really advanced. I am now in 6th grade, and I have a 9th grade reading level. So, it shouldn’t matter how young or old you are when you start.
My son is 7 and is in second grade. Last year he went through the same thing. He read the little phonics books, but couldn’t really do much more than that. All of a sudden he started bringing home Magic Tree House books and thought he could just start reading them, because one of his friends in the same grade liked to read them. He really struggled with them and then got discouraged when he couldn’t read them like he wanted to and said he felt dumb. We told him that it was okay and that he was certainly not dumb, that all kids do things at their own pace. We started reading those chapter books to him (one chapter a night), then it got to where he would read a page of the chapter book to us and we’d read a page to him.. Eventually, over the summer, he started reading some of the junior chapter books on his own and now in second grade it seems he is much more comfortable and reads constantly. He recently brought home a Boxcar Children book and read the whole thing himself. So, don’t panic about your child. It all works out in time. Just keep encouraging him to read and always compliment him for trying his very best.
I feel your pain! There is a great deal of age difference in my oldest child and my now 1st grader, and they have really pushed reading faster. Boys sometimes aren’t ready, but we do have to push them so they are where they need to be academically. My little guy is worn out already! Anyway, like everyone has said, kids advance at different ages yada yada. Check with your son’s teacher to make sure he is where he needs to be, but he probably is if he is reading ok what teacher sends home for assignments. We work hard on the sight words. I also look at the book store/library for the “reading step” (different brands) books that are lower level and we read them together. It is good he wants to read better, tell him it is more important that he understand what he is reading than it is that he is the fastest reader in the class.