tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post396656754022287015..comments2024-03-08T13:52:22.224-07:00Comments on LAJOY FAMILY: Let the Reading Begin! And an ApologyCindy LaJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16486626867331586704noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-91501238398476081942010-06-05T07:14:32.377-06:002010-06-05T07:14:32.377-06:00What a great way to get your kids (especially Ange...What a great way to get your kids (especially Angela) reading! You know Angela is competitive, so this is a great way to get her into reading. You saw that Kenny needs a more visual way of learning, so you are trying to do that. It won't always be easy, but I think you're doing a great job! Keep it up Cindy!Maureennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-2731815057648094892010-06-02T23:07:53.048-06:002010-06-02T23:07:53.048-06:00About being snarky with the obnoxious dentist, you...About being snarky with the obnoxious dentist, you might want to read this news article: http://www.fastcompany.com/video/why-change-is-so-hard-self-control-is-exhaustibleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-76010223168046628952010-06-02T21:37:30.674-06:002010-06-02T21:37:30.674-06:00I'll not only bet they make it to the mail box...I'll not only bet they make it to the mail box. I'll bet they do it before summer is over, and if you let me know a few hours in advance, there will be a full plate of brownies for the kids and a 12-pack of Diet Coke for their creative, inventive Mom.<br /><br />Love,<br />LaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-68460978098878238682010-06-02T20:59:45.995-06:002010-06-02T20:59:45.995-06:00Uh, I think it's only obvious: you're CRE...Uh, I think it's only obvious: you're CREATIVE! I love the paper chain and the huge challenge. Your kids will reach the mailbox sooner than any of us can imagine.<br /><br />Hooray!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00987278299229410465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-6562079231951914732010-06-02T20:58:06.441-06:002010-06-02T20:58:06.441-06:00awesome idea!!!awesome idea!!!TheHappyNeillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631920654633599712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-52470732581731866632010-06-02T18:27:12.576-06:002010-06-02T18:27:12.576-06:00Fantastic reading challenge, Cindy! I've help...Fantastic reading challenge, Cindy! I've helped plan our summer reading program for many years (small town library), so I know the challenges of trying to make the program motivating, fair, encouraging, etc. You found the right solution for your kids by issuing that challenge.<br /><br />I also know the challenges of trying to find books for ELL students that are at their level, but not too "babyish". I vacillated early on between thinking they needed to catch up on the basics and thinking they needed to try to gain some of the vocab their peers were reading. Not sure what the right answer is, some of both. Our girls had some English in Guatemala, so they both could read fairly well in English when they came. However, I don't believe there was much comprehension at all. It was interesting, they knew the phonics to some extent. <br /><br />I also think reading to each other as you're doing is a great idea. Another thing our daughter with her new degree in special education suggested, is to read a page (or paragraph) to them first, so they can hear inflection, pronunciation, pace, etc. Then have the child read the same passage back to you. Reading the same passage multiple times helps their fluency and confidence, if they are willing. I wouldn't have thought of either of those things. I guess that's why we send 'em to college...to help us out with these last four kids. We also have a guidance counselor daughter. She's come in handy, too!<br /><br />I'm betting on Team LaJoy and their reading challenge! I'm sure you always have library books in the car, as I'm sure you find yourselves waiting for various kiddos at various venues in various activities, like we do.<br /><br />I think God is in your details. I know He is!<br /><br />Nancy in the MidwestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com