Summer is here, and with that comes the challenge of summer reading. For many students, reading is boring, laborious and difficult--the last thing they want to do with their time off from school!

But the good news is: this mindset can be transformed, and it is absolutely possible for a student to switch from a negative mindset about reading to a positive one.

In this episode, I share 3 practical tips to structuring reading time at home with the goal of helping your child enjoy reading.

Educate with Empathy is a podcast for families trying to navigate the world of education. Your host is Emily Grace, credentialed English Teacher and Tutor. For more tips, advice and encouragement on helping your K-12 student with reading, writing and academics, visit Emilygracetutoring.com

For many students, reading is a struggle. Why is that? It's not actually phonics, mechanics, focus, attention span, or even learning disabilities.

The reason is actually mindset. At some point, probably early on, the child adopted a mindset that reading is boring, too hard, miserable, and not fun. Children and teens must experience a shift in their mindset about reading in order to enjoy reading, desire more of it, and succeed at it.

In this episode, I share 5 tips for families helping their students change their mindset about reading from a negative one to a positive one.

Educate with Empathy is a podcast by Emily Grace--English Teacher, Reading and Writing Tutor, and Education Consultant in the SF Bay Area. Learn more at emilygracetutoring.com

The start of a new school year is an exciting time! Students are ready to jump in to school routines and activities after a fun and restful summer.

The start of a new school year is an especially great time for students to re-engage with reading. 

In this episode, I share 3 tips for families helping their students kick off the new school year with reading. 

Educate with Empathy is a podcast by Emily Grace-- English Teacher, Reading and Writing Tutor, and Education Consultant in the SF Bay Area. Learn more at emilygracetutoring.com