The Foundation that Leads to Great Reading – PART 1
This is Part 1 of a 2-part blog series. Once you’re done, be sure to check out Part 2! Part 1: Skills and Concepts There is a lot of debate in education circles about what reading is or isn’t, and around the term Science of Reading. This discourse can be drawn out and take up […]
Pretend Reading: How does a child get good grades but read poorly?
How Might I Identify A Pretend Reader (and Speller)? In our reading center, parents often ask us how their child got all A’s on their report card but really can’t read or write. My daughter Colleen was the best reader in her class in 1st grade and the beginning of 2nd grade, according to her […]
How to Motivate and Engage Students
How do we keep students ‘in the zone’ when they are learning? Whether learners are being taught in-person or virtually, providing instruction or guidance that keeps students engaged and motivated is integral to their learning! This is a key factor for both teachers providing the instruction and parents providing support. The number one factor for […]