Q&A - P1 English

[pokemon]

CMF:

HyperKiasu:

[quote=\"pokemon\"]
you may want to go to the thread under enrichment - language, speech and drama, they do talk about books for children.http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=584

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He is either too lazy or not interested to read books except those colorful short text books for pre-schoolers.

any idea how to stimulate him to read books suitable for his age (6-7yrs)

You could try looking for books that has a theme that is of interest to him, eg. previously for my DD who was into fairies, princesses, ballet - I looked for books that had those themes; for by DS, who is into dinosaurs & animals, and has a quirky sense of humour - I looked for books which had dinosaurs etc, and also humorous books. Once they realised that books allow them to indulge in topics and themes that are of interest, it will start them off into a reading habit. Good luck![/quote]ya, i agree with CMF. Last time my ds will only read non-fiction and frown on fiction. I went library (storybook for 7-9yr old section) to find stories with short chapters, some pix and of course themes that get him hooked, he luv detectives themes, things that are related to what he has experienced eg loosing his teeth, as well as stories with scienctific findings and historical facts. Most importantly dont make your son read by himself or to finish the book fast, i sat with my ds and he read aloud to me for 1 or 2 chapter everyday, gradually he is able to read independently and for longer period, finaly he ask for the next book in the same series.

[HyperKiasu]

Hi Pokemon and CMF,


thanks for your advice. to sustain my DS’s interest in eng, i will not discourage him from reading those easy-to-read books. perhaps his weak vocabulary is frustrating him when read more mature books.

any idea how to increase his vocabulary?

thanks

[vlim]

HyperKiasu:

Hi Pokemon and CMF,


thanks for your advice. to sustain my DS's interest in eng, i will not discourage him from reading those easy-to-read books. perhaps his weak vocabulary is frustrating him when read more mature books.

any idea how to increase his vocabulary?

thanks

Hi Hyperkiasu,
Through my past experience with my dd, when she was k2, I personnally taught her phonics by buying the phonics learning aid from bk store, as I felt that she did not pick up too much phonics from school. Phonics is very important as once they know how to read the word, to me, automatically they are able to read a simple story book. Try to bring him to library every week and start off by reading with him..gradually probably like my dd, he would like to read story books by himself...

[HyperKiasu]

Hi, Vlim,


thanks for your advice.
actually my DS loves to go to library, happy to roam among the Pre-schooler section and read aloud those simple books. perhaps i also need some more patience for him to progress to be a more mature reader ...

[pokemon]

HyperKiasu:

Hi Pokemon and CMF,


thanks for your advice. to sustain my DS's interest in eng, i will not discourage him from reading those easy-to-read books. perhaps his weak vocabulary is frustrating him when read more mature books.

any idea how to increase his vocabulary?

thanks

i think reading is still the best way. If you can afford some time daily, read together with him.

[CoffeeCat]

HyperKiasu:

Hi, Vlim,


thanks for your advice.
actually my DS loves to go to library, happy to roam among the Pre-schooler section and read aloud those simple books. perhaps i also need some more patience for him to progress to be a more mature reader ...

read with him and test him on comprehension of vocabulary words after every section or chapter. just an idea.

[jesschan]

I think going from thin preschooler books to the thicker ones is a little threatening for young kids initially. This may have something to do with their shorter attention span. Both my boys went through this stage at K2/P1. What I did to help them was to read with them one or two chapters at a time, till the entire book is completed. My older boy started with Geronimo Stilton’s series and the younger one started with Magic Treehouse series. Once they got hooked on a particular series, the rest was easy.

[HyperKiasu]

jesschan:

I think going from thin preschooler books to the thicker ones is a little threatening for young kids initially. This may have something to do with their shorter attention span. Both my boys went through this stage at K2/P1. What I did to help them was to read with them one or two chapters at a time, till the entire book is completed. My older boy started with Geronimo Stilton's series and the younger one started with Magic Treehouse series. Once they got hooked on a particular series, the rest was easy.

My DS did show some enthusiams for short stories writen by Andrew Clements. To my surprise, he said he brought one AC's story to his student care centre and read the story to his class... :lol: think he ONly enjoys those that he will read to laugh.....

I will try Stilton and Magic Tree's series next time we go to library......If you happen to know other amusing stories, kindly recommend me..... thanks....

[jesschan]

I think Little Men series can provide a good transition from simple preschooler books to the thicker ones. They are very funny and full of funny pictures and description. Looks quite thin and less threatening. I have the entire set which I just left at my MIL’s place for my niece to read and my P1 boy will still pick up Mr Funny or whatever to read occasionally.

[HyperKiasu]

Jesschan,


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