Reading Strategies to Avoid and What to Use Instead
One of my clients recently shared some of their school’s reading strategies for Grade One students. I had a meaningful conversation with this parent that I would like to share with you around the value—and dangers—of some of these strategies! This post will kick off...
read moreWhen Is a Reading Disability Not a Reading Disability?
Many kids end up getting labelled as dyslexia. This is going out of fashion - it is more common to see a student diagnosed with a learning disability or a reading disability, or a specific learning impairment. The reason it's termed a “learning disability” is that...
read moreWhen Is a Reading Comprehension Problem Not a Reading Comprehension Problem?
Comprehension is the whole purpose for reason. It is the final outcome – we want our students to look at words on a page and understand the message we are trying to convey. So, it makes sense that many …
read more4 Effective Ways to Teach Early Reading Skills – Our Guide
Making the jump to school is an exciting time. Kids will be gaining a lot of ground in their reading development as they work their way through Kindergarten. Most kids are going to get what they need in Kindergarten, so there's little need for concern about your...
read moreHarmony Empowerment and Being Enthralled
There’s power in language. Humans developed language for social purposes - to operate in, and on, our environment. Through communication, we can give to others and receive from others. The power of language is the access it provides to belonging and connection through...
read moreIs Your Child on Track? What You Need to Know About Your Child’s Development
The first years of a child are full of rapid changes and growth, especially in the area of speech and language development. Set up your child for success by carefully following their progress through these milestones.
read more5 Signs That Your Child Is Experiencing Reading Difficulties
Learning to read is an important life skill that children will use throughout their lives. Studies show that children who learn to read at a young age demonstrate advanced literacy skills. They have a more comprehensive vocabulary, better writing skills, and advanced...
read moreWhy Work With a Speech-Language Pathologist for Your Child
Some of the first skills your child will learn are in the area of communication. For humans, communication exists SOLELY for social reasons; and babies LOVE to be social! Aside from reflexes and survival behaviours like eating, may of the first things a baby will do...
read moreTop 3 Symptoms of Reading Disorders and How To Address Them
Reading is an essential skill that plays a significant role in learning, communication, and comprehension. As a parent, you can support your child’s early literacy right from birth and ensure that they can read without any issues. If they are having trouble reading,...
read moreLearning Conditions That Affect Your Child’s Reading Success
Reading is an essential skill vital for thinking, learning, and comprehension. If your child is having trouble reading, they may have a hard time catching up with other kids, socializing, communicating, and more. Learning and thinking differences in brain...
read more5 Sneaky Ways to Encourage Your Child to Read
Parents of young children are encouraged to read books and teach them how to read independently from an early age. Reading books sets the foundation for many literacy skills like comprehension, spelling, writing, and creative thinking. Teaching your child to read can...
read more5 Common Reading Problems Your Child May Be Experiencing
Parents who introduce reading to their children at an early age open the door for learning and growth. While you shouldn’t force reading on your three-year-old when they want to run around, showing your little one picture books and reading them bedtime stories are...
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