Comments on: book club for boys

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:31:00 +0000

This is just what I’ve been looking for. I too have a reluctant reader going into 2nd grade. I am desperately looking for ideas and books to get him excited about reading. His father and I both read often and I read to all 3 of my boys daily and have since they were born. Anyone who has been critical of this article clearly has not struggled with this issue. Thank you for such great ideas and the knowledge that I am not the only mother working so hard to develop a love of reading in my son.

By: Rach

Rach — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:55:08 +0000

I think this is an awesome post. Good, specific ideas. I like what you say about “teaching them something on the sly.” Thanks for this post!

By: Ros

Ros — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:02:26 +0000

What does this have to do with crafting? Let me tell you- if you can hook your kids into reading it frees you up for all sorts of time for crafting (or surfing the net for articles that are about crafting. Or not. And commenting on each one to ask if it is or is not about crafting)

Um, if you get them into watching TV that has the same effect. Or if you send them to school.

By: Ros

Ros — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:49 +0000

I’m not trying to make anyone or anything look bad. And yes, it’s not my blog and the moderators are entitled to include what they want. But the subtitle of the blog is ‘Handcraft in a Hectic World’. That’s what I’m expecting when I come here. If people want to talk about parenting, or reading or anything else that interests you, that’s fine. I’m just pointing out that the more of that other stuff there is on Whip Up, the less likely I am to return.

And I really, really don’t get how reading is craft. I’m all for encouraging men and boys in their creativity – playing basketball and reading a book doesn’t seem to me to fit that bill.

By: kath_red

kath_red — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:06:06 +0000

fixed that broken link now
happy reading
K

By: Anjeny

Anjeny — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:43:33 +0000

Jolene…according to who that this post doesn’t belong here? If it was approved by the moderator and posted on here, it belongs on here.

I’m sorry K, I am not trying to turn your comment box into a negative vibes one but I just don’t see why anyone would take something positive and make it come out looking bad.

By: April

April — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:05:02 +0000

WOW! What a rough crowd. All the more reason that books be introduced apparently to everyone! Expand your minds people! Loved the article Laura. I wish there were more books available like this for my boys when they were younger. It was hard to find books to grab their attention. I believe that crafts can be found in books as well….I could be wrong.

By: Tonya

Tonya — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:30:46 +0000

as a mom of 5 (boys AND girls) I love some of these ideas! Even my good readers need to know that book clubs are not just for their geeky mom :)

as a crafter – I appreciate all sorts of ideas being shared – and bringing creativity to reading (through all the wonderful crafts/activities that Laura suggests that go along with the books) can only benefit us as parents. (and maybe, just maybe – I can use the excuse “it helps teach the kids” next time I buy some craft supplies…)

By: kath_red

kath_red — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:37:02 +0000

Hey all
yes this is a crafty website – however we do look at creativity in general. This months topic is creativity for boys and men – so it is totally appropriate. thanks for your comments
K

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:42:12 +0000

Can you check the link http://www.gusread.comqusread.com because this one doesn’t work.

Thank you.