One of the most common concerns that a parent will present to me is their child's weak comprehension skills. When we talk together, we cover many areas of concern where each variable plays an important role in impacting their child's specific challenges. However, in general, I will always review the 4 strengths every child must [...]
Activities – Build Writing Muscles with a Water Relay
Does your child have trouble holding a pencil? Is writing his name an excruciating task? For many young writers, it is. While your first instinct may be to have him practice writing more letters, weak muscles are often the cause of the problem. There are lots of fun ways to help kids build up muscle control, [...]
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 [...]
Race for Spelling Patterns
If you’re having difficulty motivating your third grader to crack open a book and improve her reading fluency, turn it into a “race” and watch what happens. Instantly, your child's competitive streak kicks in and she’s up for the task! In this high energy, interactive game, third graders are challenged to a different kind of [...]

