Develop Your Child’s Love of Reading with Book of Spells

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Reading well is essential to doing well in school. But before kids can succeed, they have to enjoy reading. The best way to spark that interest is reading for fun, and celebrating small wins!

The Book of Spells reading comprehension game is a great tool to build a love of reading. It makes reading more engaging by letting kids practise and have fun at the same time. This article walks you through all the features of the game and offers tips on how to make the most of it at home.

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What is Book of Spells?
How Do You Play the Game?
What Are the Benefits of Assisted Reading?
How Do I Use Book of Spells at Home?
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What is Book of Spells?

Book of Spells is a reading comprehension game with interactive questions. By answering correctly, players earn resources (donuts, soap, and other items) that they use to care for a friendly little monster.

The playful, story-driven format is similar to popular video games. The mission to gather resources and grow a little monster keeps your child engaged and eager to read.

The Book of Spells library features a wide variety of stories for readers of all levels, with stories from well-known Quebec authors like Gilles Vigneault and Simon Boulerice.

How Do You Play the Game?

The game has five difficulty levels so your child can play according to their skills. Book of Spells is mainly aimed at 8- to 12-year-olds, but can be adapted for younger or older readers depending on their reading level.

Book of Spells also shows kids how many books they’ve read over a given period, so they can track their progress. This can be very motivating, especially for children who struggle with reading. The stories cover many different themes to keep things interesting and spark their curiosity.

What Are the Benefits of Assisted Reading?

For extra reading support, all the stories in Book of Spells feature an assisted reading option. Your child can simply click an icon to have the text read aloud. The words are highlighted on the screen as they’re spoken to help guide reading.

This feature is especially helpful for children who have difficulty with visual processing or decoding. It’s also a great tool for kids who simply want a more immersive reading experience that combines seeing and hearing the text.

How Do I Use Book of Spells at Home?

There are many different ways to use Book of Spells at home. Here are a few ideas!

Have your child read a story and answer the questions.
Take turns reading a story and answer the questions together.
Share a personal memory related to the story’s theme.
Make a list of favourite stories.
Discuss the pictures that accompany the stories.
Make predictions after each page about what might happen next.
Discuss your favourite authors featured in Book of Spells and look for other books by them at the library.