Comments on: Summer and the struggling reader https://simplehomeschool.net/summer-and-the-struggling-reader/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:14:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/summer-and-the-struggling-reader/#comment-758068 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61759#comment-758068 In reply to JoAnna Bettencourt.

I LOVE that you shared this. 100%. I have done exactly the same thing. I pay his older brother to do a large chore that is difficult for him. Why wouldn’t I apply the same logic to something that is just as challenging for my youngest?

]]> By: Shawna Wingert https://simplehomeschool.net/summer-and-the-struggling-reader/#comment-758067 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61759#comment-758067 In reply to Kate Dowling.

I love the idea of using music to strengthen listening skills. Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: JoAnna Bettencourt https://simplehomeschool.net/summer-and-the-struggling-reader/#comment-757909 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61759#comment-757909 My son would fall in this category and HATES that we keep reading all summer long. However – he is always looking for ways to earn money. So – I know this is probably wrong but I offer him money for each book he completes (different amount for different lengths.). It is really hard to make it fun – and I LOVE reading and he loves read alouds so I hate to see him struggle!! I also let him pick his books and they can be more fun and frivolous.

]]> By: Kate Dowling https://simplehomeschool.net/summer-and-the-struggling-reader/#comment-757902 https://simplehomeschool.net/?p=61759#comment-757902 Dear Shawna,

Thanks for your insights. I am going to share your blog with a few parents who I know will benefit from your ideas. And with this in mind I would like to share the idea that learning to play music by ear can help shape a student’s ability to deeply listen–a skill needed in reading.

“The Music Lesson” for beginners can help parents and their home learners play music by ear . Created by Michael Emenau the bestselling online UDEMY course “Play Music by Ear – From Beginner to Fluency” and the award winning children’s music education /ear training APP “EASY MUSIC” ( “iTunes Editor’s Choice “Best New APP” (iTunes/App Store Worldwide). Try it. If you have any questions

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