Moses developed a reading log that includes a number of real-life and unique options for kids to read.
And unlike most reading logs, it doesn’t ask kids to track the number of minutes read or number of books read, nor does it ask students to list the author or titles.that teachers were specifically instructed not to offer rewards for completion or collecting the most tallies.Parents said that the flexibility of the “menu” of options helped when juggling a hectic schedule, and teachers remarked on the positive feedback they were getting on the reading logs themselves.
“I loved the variety and thought it might get the students excited about reading at home, instead of looking at it as a chore,” she told us. “I’m a mom too and have struggled with getting my son interested in reading, so I know the struggle.” She said she’s received a number of positive comments from parents. Not only does it encourage kids to read in unique ways, but she said it also solves for the lack of access to books at home which can be a problem for some students.
Moses told us she believes the simplicity of the alternate reading log promotes reading as well. “We are simply listing habits of lifelong readers and providing a choice. Lifelong readers do not read for prizes, count pages, or write titles of books. Rather, readers who read for pleasure enjoy reading on the go, select a variety of materials, enjoy sharing or comparing thoughts with others, and are always on the hunt for the next thrill.
“My son, who is not an avid reader, shocked me by choosing to read in the car and then continued reading at the doctor’s office,” she told us. “Without my usual prompting, he chose to read something he enjoyed and sustained his reading much longer than the typical ‘required’ minutes.”
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