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Parenting a child with dyslexia means wearing many hats. You may become an expert in dyslexia, interventions, special education laws and procedures, accommodations, and assessments. A good bibliography to refer to is priceless. These books are some of the best, most current, and most accessible books for dyslexia advocacy and assessment. Learn more about advocacy!…
Mastering syntax is fundamental to effective communication. This makes it a critical component of language instruction. For educators, a deep understanding of syntax is essential for teaching grammar and enhancing students’ reading and writing skills. The following collection of books for teaching syntax offers comprehensive guidance on the theory and practice of teaching syntax. Here…
A learning profile is a holistic summary of a student’s strengths and needs. To be truly valuable, a learning profile is going to be more than test scores and percentiles. A learning profile will include information directly from the student such as interests and passions. A learning profile may include information about a student’s disability,…
Phonics is a fundamental building block in early literacy, helping children understand the relationship between letters and sounds. By mastering phonics, young readers can decode words more effectively, paving the way for fluent reading and strong comprehension skills. Using educational children’s books featuring phonics concepts is one of the most engaging ways to introduce and…
At some point in our work with students, we find a need to begin to teach our students to advocate for their own needs. This becomes increasingly important as students move into middle school and beyond. Teaching self-advocacy skills to someone with dyslexia involves empowering them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand their…
Navigating life with ADHD can present unique challenges for children, but children’s books have the power to provide understanding, validation, and support. In this carefully curated list of children’s books about ADHD, young readers will discover characters who share their experiences, triumphs, and struggles. From stories that celebrate neurodiversity to practical guides for managing symptoms,…
Cloze reading passages have been a staple of schools for generations. In some form, cloze stories have been in use since the mid-20th century. A cloze passage is a reading text in which words have systematically been omitted from the story. The goal is for the student to use the context clues provided to fill…
The Literacy Nest has talked a lot about the value and importance of beginning morphology instruction early, as well as some great techniques and tools for doing so. However, as students become more advanced, sometimes we need to move beyond those basic tools to digital morphology tools to gain a better understanding of the stories…
If you’re feeling stuck with the word reading portion of your lessons, it can be challenging to know where to start. You want to ensure your students are still getting the decoding skill practice they need. You’re not sure how the word reading portion of your lesson could also develop language skills. You only have…