Image 1 For some, learning to read and spell is straightforward, while for others, it's challenging. Why? Unless faced with the challenge, it is unlikely you thought about ‘how’ to read and spell. You just did it. As a struggling reader in the 1950's, I did not question memorizing words, copying sentences, or learning spelling lists. I just did my best to do what teachers asked. But I was always in the lower reading groups…never at the bottom, but keenly aware that I wasn’

While most people shrug and say, “runny noses and stuffy ears are just part of childhood,” I believe there are long-term effects to consider. Research indicates a correlation between ear infections in children before the age of 3 and literacy development in early elementary school. Heather Winkel’s research article “The effects of an early history of otitis media on children’s language and literacy skill development,” published in the British Journal of Educational Psychology

HOME A child can score well on a multiple choice worksheet and still struggle when reading a book. A child can also spell words correctly on Friday’s test, then miss those same patterns in a story on Monday. That is why reading and writing samples are so useful. They show how a child applies skills. Reading samples show how a student handles grade-level text, including reading words accurately, smoothly, quickly, and understanding what was read. Writing samples show

HOMEDyslexia is a common learning difficulty that affects the way individuals process written language. For many, it can create significant challenges in reading, writing, and spelling. However, with the right strategies and interventions, individuals with dyslexia can improve their skills and confidence. One such effective approach is phonemic training, which focuses on the sounds of language and their relationship to letters. This blog post will explore the concept of phone