Want a Smoother Start to Fall? It Begins with Summer Practice
For many struggling readers, the first few weeks of school are not just a transition. They are a reset. Routines are different. Reading stamina is…
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The Summer Confidence Gap: Why Struggling Readers Need Maintenance, Not More School
Every year around this time, the same question comes up: how do we prevent the “summer slide”? But for struggling readers, especially students with dyslexia,…
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5 Icebreakers for a New School Year
Children with dyslexia often enter the intervention setting with very mixed feelings. Whether in a small group or one-on-one, it is crucial to build a…
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Summer Tutoring Fun: 5 Tips for Orton-Gillingham Tutors
I am often asked whether I recommend students take the summer off from tutoring. In fact, I recommend quite the opposite. Increasing the amount of…
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Holiday Wishlist: Gifts for Structured Literacy Teachers
If your partner, parent, child, sibling, or dear friend is a dedicated and hard-working structured literacy teacher or tutor, you may be searching for thoughtful…
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Back to School Tips to Support Students with Dyslexia
New sneakers, new lunchboxes, freshly sharpened pencils, and a fresh start are symbols of the beginning of a new school year. A new year also…
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Simple Outdoor Literacy Activities to Boost Skills Over the Summer
I still get a bit of the thrill of anticipation that I did as a child looking forward to summer vacation. However, this break from…
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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: 12 Great Learning Games Your Kids Will Love
It is hard to believe that the holiday season is here! Many families have rediscovered the fun of family game night. From board games to…
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Back to School Tips for Structured Literacy Teachers
Late summer means cooler evenings and back to school! I can already picture the shine of freshly sharpened pencils, new sneakers, and the excitement of…
