Why Kids Can't Read

American Thinker ^ | Nov. 25, 2015 | Bruce Deitrick Price

[Night Hides Not]

For my 3 kids, my plan was simple: once they find a book they like, keep priming the pump with similar authors or themes. Until I was 16, I read only sports books outside of school, and I tested at 12th grade level when I was in sixth grade. My parents saw me reading, that was enough for them.

My youngest likes historical fiction, to include Rush Revere...so we keep buying those for him. My oldest son liked Goosebumps.

My youngest has also taken a liking to Civilization V, which my wife hates. When he's playing a game, I'll ask him about the historical figures, to include military and cultural leaders. I was awarded Epaminondas, a great Theban general from 4th century BC. I had never heard of the guy, so I looked him up.

I'd like to create a blended history class for kids around the game. I think it would be a lot of fun, and the students would learn civics, military tactics, history, and much more.

[Slyfox]

Sounds interesting. Have you ever heard of KONOS? It is a history-based homeschooling program that teaches everything except math and science. You might be able to get some good ideas from it.

[Night Hides Not]

I’m not familiar with KONOS, thanks.

[impimp]

No, I think it is a much bigger problem to target teaching toward the dumbest kids instead of treating all of the kids equally.

[Slyfox]

You have proved my point exactly.