Monthly Archives: February 2012
A Boy’s Bookshelf
For those of you who “Like” Ties to Literacy on Facebook, you are familiar with A Boy’s Bookshelf and its focus on books, authors, and other reading material you might find on a boy’s bookshelf. I have decided to dedicate … Continue reading
Wordy Wednesday: 5 Tips for Writing with Boys
For reluctant readers, the opportunity to write and share their own stories sparks an interest in reading. I know many boys who have found their way to great books and the joy of reading through the process of writing. 1. … Continue reading
Getting Boys to Dig Reading: Let them be social
Boys love to dig. With a shovel in hand, in the great outdoors, they create, they laugh, they dig, they are engaged. So, how can this exuberance for digging help us understand getting boys to “dig” reading? Let them be … Continue reading
Getting Boys to Dig Reading: What are their interests?
Boys enjoy finding unique and different places to read. It is important to allow them the opportunity to find their special reading nook. When you consider research indicates boys think of reading as something only for the girls, we need … Continue reading