Increasing Stamina in Reading and Writing

Post date: Sep 2, 2015 3:54:49 PM

STAMINA- doing something for a long period of time without getting tired or giving up

Does your child tire easily when reading or writing at home?

Inside the classroom we have been working on building stamina in both reading and writing. This is something you can do at home as well. We discussed that each child is different in their ability to read and or write without disruption and that we had to practice building stamina in these areas. If your child finds it difficult to read independently or write without getting distracted or tired here is one approach you can try:

1. Set a time goal for reading (or writing)- In class our goal is 20 minutes.
2. Have your child choose a good spot. (Make sure it’s clear of distractions and comfortable)
3. Have them begin reading (or writing).
4. Once they begin start a timer.
5. Stop the timer when you notice any sign of distraction or they are becoming tired.
6. Record their time for that try.

Each time follow these same steps and have them try to increase their time until they reach their goal!