Name: Teach Them Diligently (Branson)
Start: 2025-05-15T00:00:00-05:00
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Location: Branson, MO

Tagged: history readings

This topic has 2 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 15 years, 2 months ago by Esby.

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February 5, 2010 at 12:44 am
Scherger5
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My 3rd grade son is frusterated by the length of his history readings. He reads at about a sixth grade level and devours his literature readings, which I allow to be read at his own pace. Comprehension is not an issue, as he narrates very well. So my question is, should I allow him to read his history books at his own pace and add more titles to satisfy his desire to read or continue telling him that I want him to savor them slowly over a few days/weeks?
FYI – In addition to the books for grades 1-3, I also choose from the grade 4-6 category to keep him challenged.
Heather

February 5, 2010 at 1:14 am
Linabean
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I would let him go at a pace that is comfortable for him. We wouldn’t push our kids faster than they could go. We let them go at their own pace. We should also do the same for the reverse situation. If he wants to go faster and is able, then I would let him. Make sure that he is retaining it all by giving him more narrations, written or oral. He may be more ahead in some subjects than in others, but as long as you are prepared to handle that, I don’t see why that can’t be done.
It may be frustrating for him to be held back if he is craving more. We want to develope that thirst for learning in our children, so I say, let him go for it!
Just my opinion! Hope it helps!
February 5, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Esby
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I would continue to keep the pace slow as that really is the way to absorb history. Well, I would keep his assigned reading slow, and then supplement with other books or activities related to the same era and let him go as quickly as he likes with those extra materials. That way you are still spending a long time with a specific topic or time period, but satisify his need for more.
Or, he could go slowly with the history books you assign, but on his own, he could explore other historical periods at the pace he wants.
It really does make a difference when you go slowly…but that doesn’t mean he should be frustrated or bored. So, I’d look for compromises.
What a wonderful problem to have! 🙂