Reading Challenges: Tips to Encourage a Love for Books and Strengthen Reading Skills

Reading Challenges: Tips to Encourage a Love for Books and Strengthen Reading Skills” with Kathryn Starke

Welcome to The Buzz” brought to you by Firefly Tutors TV where we talk to administrators, educators and parents all across the country about current topics affecting school children today.

Kathryn Starke is a nationally recognized
literacy consultant, reading specialist, former inner-city elementary school teacher, adjunct
professor, author, and founder of an award-winning educational publishing and literacy consulting
company. Starke is the creator of Tackle Reading, an annual philanthropic initiative supported by
the NFL.

Key points:
* What are some effective strategies or tips that parents can use to foster a love for books in their children and strengthen their reading skills?
* Why are some students reluctant to read?
* How can educators and tutors create a positive and supportive environment that encourages students to develop a love for books and improve their reading abilities?
* How can we strike a balance between screen time and reading time? What are some ways to motivate children to choose reading over other activities?
* What resources are out there to help parents determine whether a book will be the right fit for their child? What are some good rules of thumb to follow when helping a child pick out a new book?
* Best Resources from Kathryn Starke.

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