A Case against Letters – Part 2: Reversals – we may have it Backward
Let’s consider the issue of letter reversals – a common challenge for many children, and frequently a concerning one for parents. Letter reversals are not a “normal part of development”. That is to say, not all children experience reversals on their path to literacy....
A Case Against Letters – Part 1: “B” is for bird
I’m going to says something outlandish and radical, because I’m feeling edgy today. Perhaps it is because both my infant and my toddler are fighting colds, it feels like no one has slept in days, and I’m way over my caffeine quota for the day – and it is only 8:00 AM!...
Getting to the Source of Challenge When A Child Struggles
When looking at performance – be it academic performance or social competence – you want to look to for the source of the difficulty when there are challenges. This requires a clear understanding of what the task requires – a task analysis – and knowing a child’s...
If you Give a Child a Fish, They Won’t Know How to Read
Ok, That’s a bit of a mixed metaphor. But let me explain! I’m thinking a lot about process vs. content lately. Something that gets me really excited about the instruction we are providing to our students is that we are process focused. What does that mean? You know...