Learning Resources Reading Comprehension Cubes - Set of 6, Kids Ages 6+ Teacher and Classroom Supplies, Reading Aids for Kids

Great for random quick questions to keep students engaged

As a homeschooling mother to an 8 yr. old third grader, who struggles with reading, I was ecstatic to see these!! I started homeschooling in the middle of second grade when my son's school said they were going to pass him to the next grade anyway, even though he clearly wasn't ready in the reading dept.!! I suggested they hold him back a year so he wouldn't be so behind, and they replied, "oh, that's not really possible.. You would have to go to the State Board of Education and put in a request for that, and it almost never happens." So much for the "No child left behind.." My son, if he had been pushed on into the third grade, would CLEARLY have been behind, and struggling to keep up.. He excels in Math, and all other subjects, but for some reason, just doesn't have the confidence and is a hesitant reader..My husband and I made the decision to pull him out of the wonderful public school system, and I would school him at home with Christian curriculum that is used in private schools that you can buy directly from Private/Home School dealers. Items such as these have made such a difference!! I try to make his difficult subject a game by having him pick out a block out of a bag with his eyes closed.. Then whichever story we are reading for the day, he has to "search" for that answer in the story..Thus increasing his comprehension abilities..When I began teaching him, his abilities were at zero!! He has improved by leaps and bounds! These are great assets to help a struggling reader, or to just bring fun to your reading class!!

I got these for the second graders that I work with and we use the new Common Core method. These have been fantastic not only for when we break into morning Literacy Stations but also when we do our "whole group" time, reading together on the carpet, and the kids have to answer questions about the main idea, character traits, how they might relate to the characters, or change the ending or title, and so much more! Plus it has the added bonus of letting the kids roll a die so they think it is a game while they are learning, always a great thing.Some of the tutors have taken to borrowing the cubes when we are not using them for their work with one, two, or three children and they work on the advanced learners as well as those who are advanced students in training! We are waiting for more PTA money in the spring to get the other sets of dice to complete our set. Thank you for helping the children with this wonderful idea.

I bought these as a gift for my friend's daughter who is struggling in school with reading comprehension. The girl is clever and if you ask her what she just read, she can't for the LIFE of her remember what it was, but she tries! Usually making up a story that has very little to do with the topic at hand.At any rate, these cubes have already helped her focus on her homework and she's better about summarizing what she's reading. It's still a little difficult to get her to concentrate, but she's 8 for cryin' out loud!I would recommend these to anyone who feels their child needs a little push in the right direction.Also, be sure to show their teacher what you're working with at home so they can let you know if it's an actual overall improvement.

These are great! I had to do an ELA lesson plan for one of my grad classes and I used these. Great resource!

This came and I used it the first day in my guided reading group. The kids loved it ---- they couldn't wait to play a game. Great questions and fun to use.

These are the next best thing when you have a few extra minutes in class and need an attention getter or filler!

Great for teaching a child to increase their ability to create better sentences, which will prepare them to write better essays. Also, it is fun!last but not least - the cubes are great for critical thinking.