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Is Handwriting Instruction Important?
This is a question we get asked by parents of students of all ages. From poor letter formation to completely illegible writing, the issue...
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Aug 17, 20232 min read
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Summer Reading Fun Part Two
Summer is for fun! Kids need the break! But don’t let their hard-earned literacy skills slip! Avoiding the summer slump and fostering...
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Jul 12, 20232 min read
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Summer Reading Fun!
You may have heard the term ”use it or lose it.” This rings true for students with learning differences during their summer hiatus....
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Jun 27, 20232 min read
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Structured Literacy Therapy and Vision Therapy
“Dyslexia affects the brain’s ability to sound out letters, not the ability to see them” Understood.Org. There is a lot of confusion...
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May 10, 20231 min read
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Dyslexia Robs a Person of Time, Accommodations Return It
While spring can bring fresh flowers, it also means the beginning of test-taking time for our students. Testing can be arduous and cause...
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Apr 12, 20232 min read
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It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint…
For students with dyslexia or struggling readers, one of the best supports we can offer as teachers and parents is the gift of time. The...
Building Pathways
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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Assistive Technology
Today’s kids have grown up in the digital age, and the use of Assistive Technology (AT) can provide invaluable support for students with...
Building Pathways
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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What are the Characteristics of Dyslexia?
There have always been myths about Dyslexia, and here are just a few we hear every week when talking with families: “He doesn’t see the...
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Jan 11, 20232 min read
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A Love Letter to our Parents and Guardians
We see you. You’ve taken the hard step to not only honor your child’s unique strengths but also address the areas where they need...
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Dec 14, 20222 min read
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So What is Structured Literacy Anyway,
and How Can it Help My Child The International Dyslexia Association defines Structured Literacy as the most effective approach for...
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Nov 23, 20222 min read
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Welcome back to the 2022 school year!
Usually, at this time, teachers and parents assess their students’ literacy levels, which is not always an easy feat. Often, parents are...
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Oct 31, 20221 min read
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Dyslexia and its effect on military families.
https://militaryfamilies.com/military-video/military-families-decode-dyslexia/
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Oct 30, 20191 min read
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An inspiring story for those who feel they may never learn to read (or love to read)...
https://blog.allaboutlearningpress.com/dyslexia-and-hope/
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Oct 3, 20191 min read
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Dyslexia and the "3rd Grade Wall"
3rd grade is a important year for all kids, and those struggling with dyslexia are particularly vulnerable. https://www.dyslexicadvanta...
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Apr 24, 20191 min read
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Hard Words
https://www.lexercise.com/blog/response-hard-words?group=333
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Oct 5, 20181 min read
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Stress and its effect on memory
I tell my students all the time, the brain shuts down when we become frustrated and stressed. Very interesting to understand what's going...
Building Pathways
Sep 10, 20181 min read
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What teachers can do for anxious kids
Teaching students how to positively talk to themselves could be added to this list. After all most of the conversations you have during...
Building Pathways
Sep 10, 20181 min read
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What to do when School = Anxiety for your child
Does your child get anxious about starting school? Here are some great tips on managing anxiety in your child (from understood.org, a...
Building Pathways
Sep 10, 20181 min read
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Getting your child on their teacher's radar
Its back to school time! It's never too early to introduce yourself and your child to their new teacher, especially when your child may...
Building Pathways
Sep 10, 20181 min read
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