The Abc's of Making Reading Fun - Softcover

A new book that makes reading a joy for the whole family

The ABC's of Making Reading Fun
Offers hope for anyone with a reading problem
Reaches out to readers of all ages

From cover to cover this delightful book is a treasure trove of unlimited activities designed to turn reading into a pleasurable experience not an academic struggle. Children relate immediately to the simple and easy approach to reading established in this book. Its vibrant colors and creative illustrations immediately capture the interest and arouse the curiosity of children of any age. Adults also have been known to be absorbed by the ABC's activities.

The comprehensive approach in The ABC's of Making Reading Fun makes it so much easier for parents to have fun assisting their children in becoming independent readers, as opposed to an academic chore that must be tolerated. Education continues to produce too many students with below average reading and thinking skills. This book offers hope that the author's unique approach will make reading and thinking fun.

Look for Dr. Ely's message to the readers. It brings to life a unique approach that helps children become effective readers. A "How to Practice the Say and See Activities" page follows. Here the author explains the details necessary for the child to get the most out of the book. The Say and See method, repeated for each alphabet letter, opens the door to the joy of reading.

Each page of the book has a large and vividly colored picture used for a Letter Find game that awakens interest and wows the reader. Next to each large picture on the page is an object tied to a bright red balloon that creatively establishes the Say and See activity. Children learn to Say each letter sound in the word, See the object and its proper spelling. This approach creates variety and anticipation from page to page. The Say and See method is consistently strengthened by repetition and practice with the introduction of the next alphabet letter.

In addition to the Say and See activities, there is an alphabet search game on all pages of the book. The large colorful pictures and games bring life to the impression that reading is fun.

Major benefits resulting from the illustrations include:

(a) Reinforcement of letter recognition of all the alphabet letters. Children search for a set number of letters hidden within colorful illustrations. The letters hidden in the scenes differ in sizes and are at various angles rather than the traditional letter placement as seen on the red balloon on the page. This added dimension of seeing letters in a surrounding context, rather than seeing them solely in isolation, awakens children's awareness of their environment. Parents and teachers can be assured that they have reinforced alphabet letter recognition in a fun and creative way.

(b) Endless possibilities of creative writing, listening and speaking activities. The various scenes allow children to quickly make new connections among the pages. These sensory relationships from the context expand children's comprehension skills because they learn to hook new information into their life experiences. The connections stimulated by the illustrations stretch young minds to make imaginative leaps that teach them to think "outside the book." Experiencing through the power of imagination will stay with them for a lifetime.

(c) The Say and See activities and the alphabet search game, with the letters hidden within the illustrations, engage children with hours of fun. As the child grows, the multi-sensory exposure will continue to strengthen e

Imagine a delightful picture book dedicated to children mastering reading that: Is easy to understand and fun for everyone Offers hope for anyone with a reading problem Reaches out to readers of all ages News flash: This extraordinary book is finally here: The ABC's of Making Reading Fun Review Copies Available on Request Naples, FL - (October 13, 2006) - Over a ten year period, current legislation, plus millions of dollars and a push for excellence have resulted in an increase in the number of children receiving learning disability services. One would have expected this number to decline. Concerned citizens want answers as to why schools cannot produce children with better reading and thinking skills. Dr.Elaine Impara Ely's book, The ABC's of Making Reading Fun. introduces a comprehensive approach to one of the major problems in education today: Children's inability to master reading because many schools lack clarity on a successful approach to beginning reading. The author incorporates the latest brain based research on how to read supports her Say and See activities as the best way to learn to read. Her unique Say and See method makes it so much easier for parents to have fun assisting their children become independent readers, rather than viewing reading as an academic chore that must be tolerated. This book is a departure from rote practices to a dynamic integration of social, emotional and academic learning. It encourages parents to develop a playful tendency toward reading and assures them it's OK to make learning fun for their children. Readers instantly relate to the vivid and colorful pictures that engage them for hours, arouse curiosity and make reading a satisfying and meaningful experience. In addition to beginning readers, the author's dynamic and conceptual approach helps teachers intervening with learning disabled individuals. The ABC's of Making Reading Fun is a delightful book that wows beginning readers, as well as adults. It is a veritable treasure chest filled with vibrant, colorful and creative pictures that stimulate thinking. It's uniquely fresh approach will make people realize that reading is meant to be fun and not a struggle. As a bonus, the author's website, www.act4me.com, offers creative writing, listening and speaking activities that go beyond the book and stretch everyone's imagination. These creative reading skills train children to make imaginative leaps that teach them to think "outside the box."