EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 10 MIN
My child hates reading!
from The Clara James Approach to learning · host Dawn Strachan
Why do some children love reading whilst others detest it.Generally speaking, it’s rarely just about not liking books, there’s usually a deeper reason and the word “Hate” can be a cover for feeling overwhelmed, embarrassed, or bored especially in a day and age when information and entertainment is so readily available at pace.The step into ks3 feels like such a leap. It is suddenly, not just what they read but how deeply they’re expected to understand it. Reading is now not just an act in itself, it is an entrance to a whole new world of expectations!The focus moves from being able to decipher and enjoy the words to focusing on analysis or inference, “writer’s intentions” both of which are abstract and tricky for literal or concrete thinkers.In this video we will look at what we can do to help our children find some level of enjoyment in reading. It may not happen overnight, it might take time, but if we succeed, it has been time well spenthttps://theclarajamesapproach.co.uk/why-does-my-child-hate-reading
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Why do some children love reading whilst others detest it. Generally speaking, it’s rarely just about not liking books, there’s usually a deeper reason and the word “Hate” can be a cover for feeling overwhelmed, embarrassed, or bored especially in a day and age when information and entertainment is so readily available at pace. The step into ks3 feels like such a leap. It is suddenly, not just what they read but how deeply they’re expected to understand it. Reading is now not just an act in i...
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