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How To Structure Reading Time at Home

8m · Educate with Empathy · 28 Jun 19:00

Summer is here, and with that comes the challenge of summer reading. For many students, reading is boring, laborious and difficult--the last thing they want to do with their time off from school!

But the good news is: this mindset can be transformed, and it is absolutely possible for a student to switch from a negative mindset about reading to a positive one.

In this episode, I share 3 practical tips to structuring reading time at home with the goal of helping your child enjoy reading.

Educate with Empathy is a podcast for families trying to navigate the world of education. Your host is Emily Grace, credentialed English Teacher and Tutor. For more tips, advice and encouragement on helping your K-12 student with reading, writing and academics, visit Emilygracetutoring.com


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