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October is Dyslexia Awareness month. Dyslexia Awareness Month has two big goals. One is to educate people with the facts about dyslexia. What is dyslexia? How is it best remediated? What are the signs? The other, and perhaps more important part of this campaign, is the social and emotional side of dyslexia. We strive to…
Whether you are a parent of a child with dyslexia, an adult that has dyslexia, a tutor or interventionist that works with children with dyslexia or a classroom teacher that has students with dyslexia in your class, there is one thing that we all have in common. We need to actively seek out…
Dyslexia awareness goes on all year long. It HAS to. Last month I published a post with 12 books with dyslexic characters you can’t miss for Dyslexia Awareness Month. There was a huge response! So I started digging even deeper. I thought, “Emily, you have to do a second list.” So I did! (This post contains affiliate links.)Here,…
Podcasts are a great way to incorporate media consumption into your daily life. Unlike video or reading from books, podcasts are made to be listened to “on the go”. The listening format is particularly accessible for people with dyslexia and those who find themselves super busy. I enjoy listening to podcasts in the car and…
A picture is worth a thousand words. This saying is perhaps one of the most well-known proverbs. It has iterations in many different languages, and for good reason. A picture, and certainly a film, can convey complexity and the multi-dimensional aspects of human issues in a more gripping way than words alone can manage. In…
In our new reality of virtual school and virtual work. It might feel hard for you to keep track of what month it is, let alone what Awareness Month it is! However, October is Dyslexia Awareness month. For the sake of our students with dyslexia, it is important to continue to spread awareness, not just…
During these strange times we live in, many of us are wearing multiple hats. Parent, employee, teacher, student, educational guide. If your child is doing hybrid or remote schooling, then it is highly likely that some adult in your household is overseeing your child’s learning. For children with dyslexia and accompanying challenges, this style of…
If there is one thing Orton-Gillingham teachers can never have enough of, it is decodable text. Finding books that are highly decodable, engaging for our students and suitable for a wide variety of ages is challenging. Differences in scopes and sequences further complicate matters. However, there are some resources that I turn to again and…
It is easy to feel overwhelmed about how to help your child practice their reading, especially when they have dyslexia. There are a few simple guidelines that can help make time spent reading more productive, less frustrating, and happier for you and your child.
If You Suspect Dyslexia… Perhaps your child is struggling with reading and writing and you are questioning what might be going on. Maybe you’ve seen a list of red flags for dyslexia and see some of them in your son. Reading may have been hard for you and now you are seeing similar…
6 Back to School Tips for A Child with Dyslexia The beginning of a new school year is a time of very mixed emotions for many kids. Excitement about a new grade and new experiences blends with feelings of nervousness. For children that struggle academically, these feelings of anxiety can be multiplied both…
As an Orton-Gillingham tutor, I find the need to spread dyslexia awareness is ever present. Dyslexia is one of the most common and least understood issues that face learners. There are many myths that surround dyslexia and how best to treat or remediate it. In fact, there are still people who insist that…
6 Tips for Introducing Dyslexia to Your Child in a Positive Way I am so thrilled to have Amy share tips for dyslexia advocacy with you today. Thank you so much Amy, from Mamabearmoms.com for sharing your expertise! When parents think about dyslexia, they tend to focus on the negative because, let’s face…
Children’s Books With Dyslexic Characters (This post contains affiliate links.) Raise a hand if you know someone with dyslexia. You should have your hand up by now. It’s Dyslexia Awareness Month and I am all about spreading awareness! If you love children’s book as much as I do, you know how important it…
Simple Words Chapter books are chapter books with decodable text, written by Cigdem Knebel. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Chapter Books.
Simple Words Chapter books are decodable chapter books written by Cigdem Knebel. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Chapter Books.
Simple Words Books are written with decodable text. They are written by Cigdem Knebel. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Books.
These themed decodable readers support the science of reading. They follow an Orton-Gillingham progression to support your Orton-Gillingham lesson plans. Your students will practice their decoding and fluency skills while enjoying fun back to school and fall themed stories.
Please be sure to download the preview before purchasing. Thank you!
Spelling Pen Brass Lamp is a chapter book with decodable text from the Simple Words chapter books set written by Cigdem Knebel. It is the third book in a series of three Spelling Pen books. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Chapter Books.
The Last is a chapter book with decodable text from the Simple Words chapter books set written by Cigdem Knebel. Books with decodable text help to build reader confidence and fluency! I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Chapter Books.
Spelling Pen Red Obelisk is a chapter book with decodable text from the Simple Words chapter books set written by Cigdem Knebel. It is the second book in a series of three Spelling Pen books. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Chapter Books.
Spelling Pen In Elf Land is a decodable chapter book from the Simple Words chapter books set written by Cigdem Knebel. it is the first in a series of three Spelling Pen books. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Chapter Books.
Scrub The Hands is a chapter book with decodable text from Simple Words Books written by Cigdem Knebel. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Books.
Stash The Trash is a chapter book with decodable text from Simple Words Books written by Cigdem Knebel. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Books.
Spring Mess is a chapter book with decodable text from Simple Words Books written by Cigdem Knebel. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Books.
Fun in the Sun is a decodable chapter book from Simple Words Books written by Cigdem Knebel. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Books.
Six Days At Camp has two versions. They are decodable chapter books from the Simple Words chapter books set written by Cigdem Knebel. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Chapter Books. This is the third literature guide.
Back To The Past is a decodable chapter book from the Simple Words chapter books set written by Cigdem Knebel. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Chapter Books. This is the third literature guide.
Fox Hunt is a decodable chapter book from the Simple Words chapter books set written by Cigdem Knebel. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Chapter Books. This is the third literature guide.
The Gold of Black Rock Hill is a decodable chapter book from the Simple Words chapter books set written by Cigdem Knebel. I have been granted permission by the author to create comprehensive literature guides to accompany Simple Words Chapter Books. This is the first literature guide.