Category Archives: Boys’ Literacy
Getting Boys to Dig Reading
One of the first words that comes to mind when I think about boys and literacy is INTEREST. When approaching literacy skill development for boys, it is very important to consider their interests. Boys are motivated by material of interest … Continue reading
Advocating for and Advancing the Learning Needs of Young Boys
Young Boys’ Achievement Matters! As summer begins, so begins a renewed energy and emphasis for Ties to Literacy. When you visit our homepage and navigate through the site, you may notice our updated consulting services and our renewed vision with … Continue reading
A Boy’s Bookshelf
Humor is a key ingredient to engaging boys as readers. Alan Katz Jack Prelutsky ShareFacebookStumbleUponEmailDiggRedditPrint
A Boy’s Bookshelf: Celebrating Read Across America
(A little bit of rhyme)…Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! The rhythm and rhyme of the language you use, engages boys with each book they choose. A timeless favorite, The Cat in the Hat, with humor, adventure, and mischief galore. All elements … Continue reading
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
Coaching boys to reading success 2
Provide opportunities for boys to interact with peers. For many boys, peers greatly influence their level of engagement as readers. Many teachers and parents have found great success with book clubs for boys ShareFacebookStumbleUponEmailDiggRedditPrint