Reading is one of the most important skills your child must learn for school. Your child learns and communicates through reading and comprehending the written word. Your child will, more than likely struggle in Math, Social Studies, and Science if they can’t read and comprehend. Science has become a big problem with students. Tests that [...]
03
Feb
Reading Comprehension and Your Child's Science Textbook
Reading is one of the most important skills your child must learn for school. Your child learns and communicates through reading and comprehending the written word. Your child will, more than likely struggle in Math, Social Studies, and Science if they can’t read and comprehend. Science has become a big problem with students. Tests that [...]
18
May
Activities – Book Through the Summer
Summer is a wonderful time for kids. Not only do they get a well-deserved break from their busy school schedule, but they get time to reflect, grow, and experience. Whether your child will be attending camp, staying home, or going to visit family or friends, it's bound to be memorable! To keep those [...]
16
Feb
HOT TOPICS in Neuro & Educational Psychology for Teachers
If you have poor readers in your elementary classrooms, you may interested in new research out this month. Traditionally we've thought that it is best to improve reading by having students read text that was very easy for them. This new research shows that in 2nd – 4th grade, poor readers can improve reading rates [...]
16
Feb
HOT TOPICS in Neuro & Educational Psychology for Teachers
If you have poor readers in your elementary classrooms, you may interested in new research out this month. Traditionally we've thought that it is best to improve reading by having students read text that was very easy for them. This new research shows that in 2nd – 4th grade, poor readers can improve reading rates [...]
05
Feb
Understanding Dyslexia 101
Dyslexia is a condition where the brain is unable to process the symbol of language. It does not stem from intellect as individuals with average to above average intelligence can be dyslexic. Reading, writing, spelling and organizational skills are most likely impacted. The causes of Dyslexia are theorized to be genetic in nature. Dyslexia does [...]
22
Jan
A Good Reading Program Must…
Teach underlying skills Since sounds (not syllables, blends, full words or rhyming combinations) are the key that unlocks our English writing system, successful readers must be taught to segment (pull apart), blend (put together), and analyze words at the sound (phonemic) level. Use a sound to code basis Good reading programs teach the sound code [...]
27
Dec
IQ and Reading Ability Not Linked for Dyslexics
So, I'm not sure this is BIG news for most dyslexics or teachers of children with Dyslexics. People with Dyslexia are usually very strong in logic/reasoning and even other skills beyond the phonological awareness. People with Dyslexia, including my daughter, can attest to the challenge with reading but not so much challenge in other areas. [...]
02
Dec
Why is My Child Having Trouble Learning and Reading?
Over the last week I have had the pleasure of consulting with a family in Arizona. We have gone back and forth through email helping one another to identify and better understand the problem and then providing a solution. The family agreed to allow me to publish a snapshot to help other families relate and [...]
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