tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076115639598447002.post7567606094457650769..comments2024-03-10T10:00:21.430-07:00Comments on A Tapestry Of Words: YA Reviews: Guest Post: Psychology & Reading Abilitydanyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07947267082874389487noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076115639598447002.post-67866192445045591112011-09-25T16:15:09.458-07:002011-09-25T16:15:09.458-07:00I've encountered similar problems in my librar...I've encountered similar problems in my library. Some of my library kids are reading a few grades below, but they don't relate to the events in the books anymore. The flip side is I have some kids who are reading a few grades above, but the themes in those books are a little too old for them. It's hard finding books for both groups, but I try!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076115639598447002.post-58616267417403367912011-09-23T08:58:38.811-07:002011-09-23T08:58:38.811-07:00Hi Laura. I am also a parent and completely agree....Hi Laura. I am also a parent and completely agree. Kids who start school with a strong connection to books, print and literacy have a huge advantage over kids who have had minimal exposure. I think parents are a child's most important (and consistent over their entire life) educator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447701441177564869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7076115639598447002.post-29899069255189589722011-09-22T17:37:17.547-07:002011-09-22T17:37:17.547-07:00My parents read to me and with me from a very youn...My parents read to me and with me from a very young age, so I was already an avid reader early on. Parents are the primary educators and I think they play a huge role in fostering their kids reading abilities. I believe it starts at home.<br />Interesting post, thanks!Laura (All of Everything)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11854775486921170991noreply@blogger.com