9 Ways Anxiety Can Affect Struggling Readers I’m a Mom to three, and my youngest has several different anxiety disorders that affect his life in many ways, and particularly in the area of reading and learning. Looking toward the next school year (whenever or however that may be), I thought it would be a good …
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10 Easy, Quick & Effective Ways to Create a Print Rich Environment in Your Home You might be at home with a child or children, and are just beginning to think of ways to enhance their learning with a print rich environment, and a learning-conducive home atmosphere. There are some simple, but very effective ways …
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The Science of Reading & The “Reading Wars” Explained to Parents & Homeschoolers Parent, did you know that reading teachers and specialists have been “at war” with each other over how we should be teaching our kids to read? Well – they are! As a former educator and parent of struggling readers (and as a …
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WEEK #4 “Take ACTION! Filling in the Reading Gaps” This week is all about continuing the reading journey with your child at home, while pinpointing 1) where your child is on the path of reading, 2) where any struggle areas are, and 3) determining if you need to ask your child’s teachers questions, …
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WEEK #5 “Finishing STRONG and continuing great habits!” It’s the last week! You have made it so far and we’ve thrown a LOT of work at you. GREAT job, parent! You are amazing! And the way the bootcamp is structured for you to work with your child at your own pace, according to …
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WEEK #3 “Book Clubs & Audio Books” Welcome to week #3! This week we’ll take a quick glimpse at what the general stages of reading are, and begin to take a look at your child’s reading to begin to help you determine if you think your child is on the right track. We’ll …
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WEEK #1 ARE YOU READY TO DO THIS BOOTCAMP?? You know that you need to do something to make a difference with your child in reading, and that’s why you signed up. We are SO glad you are here! Get ready to work out that reading muscle and put your best parenting skills …
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WEEK #2 via GIPHY “Practice, practice” Welcome to Week #2! How did last week go? I hope you filled out your reading-aloud plan and began to follow it! THAT STEP is most crucial to your child’s success, so please be sure to get a handle on Week #1 BEFORE CONTINUING. Read …
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A Mom here (and a previous teacher), just wanting to put a few thought out there for other parents who have opinions on reading logs, and for teachers who send them home.. I have three children, two who are out of elementary and one who is in 2nd grade. I myself am an avid reader, …
Some parents just seem to know what to do when their children start showing symptoms that something is “off”. “Johnny looked at me funny yesterday and instantly I just KNEW. He has a food sensitivity to portabella mushrooms. So I removed it from our entire family’s diet and now we are doing great!” Well, my …