When children listen to audiobooks, they hear firsthand the proper pacing and intonations of reading, how punctuation should sound, and how reading should sound. Ideally, they will transfer that knowledge to their own reading, both independent and aloud.
Using audiobooks in conjunction with actual hard copies of books allows kids to follow the words on the page with their eyes as they listen to the words being read. The shared visual and audio reading experience provides extra support for readers: They learn to pronounce new words, hear fluent reading, and get to enjoy a new story. It's a win-win!
My kids’ faves: The Ramona Quimby series, The Henry Huggins series, The House at Pooh Corner, Little House in the Big Woods
Charlotte’s Web, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, The Wind in the Willows (BBC edition), Come On, Seabiscuit.
There are many ways teachers can help kids who are struggling in school. Here are some common accommodations and modifications that schools and families can discuss as possible options for kids.
