Most of us know there are several ways to learn different things. Some of us may learn better when step by step directions are available while others may learn better when someone has pictures to show us. Reading is the same way. Some children may learn to read through memorization while others may learn by [...]
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Feb
Diagnosing Dyslexia in Young Children
Dyslexia is a disorder that affects the reading and writing skills learned by a person. It’s considered a developmental issue, but it’s hard to diagnose because of the many different things that are affected by it. Dyslexia is a difficult disorder to diagnose in children which causes learning problems down the road. The reason for [...]
10
Feb
Traumatic Brain Injuries Lead to Reading Problems
Pathological reading has neuropsychological, neurobiological, and linguistic characteristics which are causing research to be completed. Models have been created using this information and are being used in conjunction with behavior when it comes to brain injuries and how reading is affected. Positron emission tomography, also known as PET and functional magnetic resonance imaging, also known [...]
26
Jan
What are Cognitive Strategies all About?
Cognitive functioning is managed by cognitive processes. Learning more about cognitive strategies is gaining popularity which goes back to 1956 when Bruner, Goodnow, and Austin discovered it. Everyone uses cognitive strategies on a regular basis because it’s a part of our normal routine. Cognitive strategies help us with our behavior and thinking so it doesn’t [...]
20
Jan
Reading Comprehension – Get the Picture?
Comprehension Program Language Comprehension Language comprehension is the ability to associate and make sense of both written and oral language. The ability to comprehend language finds its foundation within cognitive skills. Auditory and Visual Processing, to name a few, are big factors in one's ability to understand both written and oral language. What I have [...]
15
Sep
Parts of Speech in Rhyme Form
The Parts of Speech in Rhyme A noun's the name of any thing, As school, or garden, hoop, or swing. Adjectives tell the kind of noun, As great, small, pretty, white, or brown. Instead of nouns, the pronouns stand– Her head, his face, your arm, my hand. Verbs tell of something to be done– [...]
04
Jan
Become an Amateur Author!
Nothing is better than a book for opening up uncharted territory for your little one to discover! Encourage your child to create a fresh new world of her own by making her very own book. This activity is a fantastic way for you child to practice her budding reading and writing skills as she uncovers [...]
23
Oct
7 Differences Between Tutoring and The Student Transformation System
Tutoring (Similar to Sylvan and Huntington) Brain Training using The Student Transformation System additional academic instruction to help a student improve grades in school intensive, specialized training program designed to make learning easier and more efficient increases subject knowledge and related general knowledge improves the brain’s ability to process information in any academic subject helps [...]
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Oct
The Five Principles of Good Writing
“The Five Principles of Good Writing” by Colleen Bain Principle 1: Good writers set a “purpose” for their writing. Setting a purpose for writing helps to provide direction and focus. There are several types of purposes for writing such as persuasive, technical, professional, etc. Principle 2: Good writers consider their audience. The audience is the [...]
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