Last week, I blogged about summer reading programs. If you don’t have access to a library offering such a program, or if your kids aren’t really excited about what’s being offered, you can design a program specifically tailored to your family. First, decide a reasonable goal. Some children really struggle with reading, while others could do it morning, noon, and night. If you are working with multiple children, set goals for each of them that will cause them to stretch, just a little bit, but aren’t so unattainable that the child will feel overwhelmed. Second, decide what the rewards will … Continue reading →