Dear Parent: It’s not your fault. Most parents are not trained to teach reading. You’ve bought the flashcards. You’ve tried five different reading programs. You’ve stayed up at night asking yourself: “Am I doing something wrong?” “What if I’m failing them?” Let’s stop right there. You haven’t failed your child. You just haven’t been given […]
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Have you ever wondered why print text was invented and, more importantly, why we learn to read it? Well, historically, it has been noted that “reading was invented to preserve and transmit information more effectively than relying solely on oral storytelling (Google search). Thus, writing systems had to be invented for this purpose. Writing forms
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Some kids know their letters.They can sound out words.They might even read a sentence aloud… …but ask them what it means, and they say, “I don’t know.” That’s where language processing comes in — the 3rd Floor of the Reading Building. What is Language Processing? Language processing is your child’s ability to make sense of
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Can your child see the word? Visual processing matters, and reading fluency isn’t just about sounding words out. It’s about seeing a word and knowing it instantly. That skill starts on the 2nd Floor of the Reading Building: Visual Processing. This is your child’s ability to: Recognize patterns Spot and memorize sight words Visually match
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Most parents assume learning to read starts with letters and books. Learning to read starts with sound. Before they can read it, they need to hear it. Welcome to the 1st Floor of the Reading Building: Auditory Processing. This is your child’s ability to: Hear sounds in words…both how many sounds are heard in a
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Reading disabilities and deficiencies can be a tough thing to deal with, but thankfully there are many effective treatments available. Typically, these treatments will focus on teaching strategies which help the individual understand and decode text better. With some hard work and dedication, it is possible to overcome reading disabilities and move forward in
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The complex process of reading requires a combinations of cognitive, physical, and emotional skills. A skill most taken for granted is reading. Unfortunately, many children struggle to acquire these skills and develop reading disabilities or deficiencies. In this article, we will discuss the different types of reading disabilities and deficiencies. By understanding the various types
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What are reading disabilities and deficiencies? One of the most common reading disabilities and deficiencies is Dyslexia. Dyslexia is just one of the many reading disabilities that can affect a child’s ability to learn. Other reading disabilities, such as dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and auditory processing disorder, can be just as difficult for children as dyslexia. In
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Homeschooling your children can be a challenge, finding resources to support reading skills can equally be challenging. One practical way to help them learn to read is through local libraries. A trip to the library can provide books and other reading materials for your homeschool children. This way, they can practice and perfect their reading
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Homeschooling can be a great way for children to learn and grow. But it can be challenging to teach them to read effectively. That’s why it’s important to have strategies in place to help homeschoolers become better readers. In this blog post, we’ll discuss strategies and tips that can help unlock your homeschooler’s reading potential.
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