Any parent or teacher of a struggling reader knows the desire to spark a flame of interest in reading for their child. We often look to reward systems to motivate - get a prize, sticker charts, candy etc. While these types of incentives may work for a time, there is growing evidence for another way to build motivation in struggling readers.

Click here to listen to Ruthie Swibel, Redwood Literacy’s Director of Translational Research, explain the research.

View ruthie’s video here

Links referenced in the video:

Teaching Life Success to Students with Learning Disabilities

Beyond Gold Stars