Mere Ink
Ann Lloyd, Ph.D.Ann Lloyd, Ph.D.
Cedarview Drive
Blacksburg, VA
Ann

"As a voracious reader myself, I enjoyed this book so much I just wanted to sit at my desk and read straight through the pages. Besides being about one of my favorite topics, the author writes in such a personal, amusing style that it is almost impossible not to smile while reading her advice, tips, and quotes for nurturing young readers."Melissa, Rainbow Resource Center
"... a delightfully fun and easy way to set up your kids for a lifetime love of reading. Her relaxed style makes it easy to implement the tips - even in today’s busy society."Mahoning Valley Parent
"Every now and then a very rich, meaningful and helpful little book appears on the market designed for parents that can be useful to teachers too. This book, written by a "Read-a-holic" parent, contains 35 logical, parctical and user friendly tips... the kind of "stuff" young teachers need to know to complement the theory in their formal training. A wise choice."Gerald Brown, International Association of School Librarianship
"Here’s how to turn your kids into read-a-holics. The book is formatted in an easy-to-read quick tip fashion for the busy parent."The Vindcator
"I could nod and say, “Yep, I’ve done that, it works!” Many times I found myself thinking, “She’s hit the nail on the head! This is a wonderful idea!” Throughout the entire book I marveled at how well she knew the trials and struggles we face. Trying to describe the key ingredient in this book, I would say that it is perspective. Lloyd invites us to step back, take a deep breath, take a good look at our lives, and make changes if necessary. For each of us at some particular point of time, it could make all the difference."Janice, Rainbow Resource Center
"This book should be a staple in every household."Ginny Meloy, Youngstown, OH
"...a wonderful book! So very PRACTICAL. So very CLEAR. Just exactly the advice that parents and tutors can utilize immediately. The light approach to what is often a very heavy topic is refreshing. !"Ruth Frey, Aspen, CO
"In contrast to other reading books, this one focuses on ways to encourage kids' interest in reading rather than the mechanics of translating letters into thoughts. There are lots of good ideas and a great "big picture" philosophy behind this book - it's a definite must-have for any parent that wants to raise an avid reader! "Jack Mason, Blacksburg, VA
"A wonderful book! I bought this book for my daughter, hoping it would help her with her little one, who was struggling in school. And it did! It has wonderful suggestions, is easy to read and follow, is fun, and should be a must-read for all parents of school-age children. I highly recommend it!"Donna Johnson, FL
"I've got both of Ann's books (Just 'Till I Finish This Chapter and Tips and Tricks For Homeschooling Survival). I highly recommend them both. Ann's books are easy to understand and they're FULL of useful and useable suggestions. They're clearly written by someone who's "been there".
I'm a therapist in private practice and have many clients who are home schooled. I've loaned her books out several times but have found that I have to fight to get them back! I can highly recommend Ann's books, they ought to be required reading for anyone who is thinking about home schooling their children!"Linda Myers, Burton, OH
Close your eyes and open your mouth. Go ahead, try it, just for a minute. Can you still read this page of text? Not likely. Now reverse the process. Open your eyes and close your mouth. Still reading, right? Exactly. Reading is a one step visual process. In other words, printed images are passed directly from the eyes to the brain. Good readers read silently.
Many of us, however, are taught to read by subvocalizing. We make reading a two step process. As school children we read aloud. We are told to listen to others and are instructed to follow along. Through this practice we make reading an auditory as well as a visual process. This is a mistake. A child who reads silently by whispering to himself is destined to remain a slow reader. Subvocalization, or reading aloud to yourself, simply requires more time.
This situation is surprisingly easy to correct. When your child is making the transition from reading aloud to reading silently, simply provide them with something to suck on. A piece of hard candy, a lollipop, licorice, or a lifesaver can work wonders in encouraging a child to read visually. When their mouths are busy, their eyes will do the work.
Try it; see for yourself.
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Ann Lloyd, Ph.D.
Cedarview Drive
Blacksburg, VA
Ann