Project X for Boys (and for girls too)

Children learn to read at very different speeds and ages- just like when they learned to walk and talk. Parents often find boys learn to read later than girls and it is harder get them to sit down to read.

Project X, from Oxford Reading Tree, is designed to appeal to boys through action adventures in an amazing micro-world and 3-D artwork. Oxford Reading Tree, is a reading scheme used in 80% of UK primary schools.


There are 12 storybooks in Project X that offer step-by-step progression across 4 levels. There is a Parents' Handbook with practical tips for parents.

Kids are amazed how Max, Tiger and Ant (the Project X characters) turn into inch-tall people by pressing their buttons. Girls love the stories too. Maxi, a super feminine girl, brought me the book of 'The Birthday Cake' and said,"Mom, you have to read this! What a funny surprise!".


A few boys-specific reading tips that the handbook offer:-
- Make sure your boy sees Dad (or another male role model) reading. Show them that reading is 'cool'.
- Tap into boys' interests. Find stories and information books about dinosaurs, space, trains, football, etc. Boys often enjoy books in a series, with exciting adventures, cliffhanger endings and recurring characters.
- Do not dismiss the value of comics and collector cards.

I have no difficulty getting Maxi 'jie jie' to read. Mini 'di di' is starting to enjoy reading. I hope Mini would continue to read and not miss out all the fun of reading. As LG mom, I know how much reading fun Maxi is having.