Top “helpful” reading strategies to AVOID!! (and what to do instead) Part 5
This blog series explores some strategies that a parent of a Grade One student received from their school. I am reviewing these strategies and ranking them from worst to best. Welcome to Part 5!! (You can explore previously reviewed strategies by clicking on the links...
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Top “Helpful” Reading Strategies to Avoid!! (And What to Do Instead) Part 4
This blog series explores some strategies that a parent of a Grade One student received from their school. I am reviewing these strategies and ranking them from worst to best. Welcome to Part 4!! (You can explore previously reviewed strategies by clicking on the...
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Top “Helpful” Reading Strategies to Avoid!! (And What to Do Instead) Part 3
I’m reviewing some strategies that a parent of a Grade One student received from their school. I am breaking these strategies down and providing some pros and cons, and ranking them from worst to best. Welcome to part 3!! Strategies that will be reviewed in this...
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Top “Helpful” Reading Strategies to AVOID!! (and what to do instead) Part 2
I’m reviewing some strategies that a parent of a Grade One student received from their school. I am breaking these strategies down and providing some pros and cons, and ranking them from worst to best. Welcome to part 2!! (You can revisit part 1 HERE). ...
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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...
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When 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...
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When 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 …
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4 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...
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Harmony 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...
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Is 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.
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5 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...
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Why 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...
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